11/26/2025
Glute tightness can contribute to low-back, hip, or even knee pain because the glute muscles help stabilize the pelvis and support healthy movement patterns. When these muscles become stiff or underactive, nearby areas often compensate, leading to discomfort with standing, walking, bending, or sitting for long periods.
A helpful way to address this is through active stretching, which adds gentle muscle engagement to retrain how the glutes work during movement. Unlike passive stretching, where you simply hold a position, active stretching uses light contractions of the glutes or hip muscles to improve stability and control—making tightness less likely to return.
The pigeon pose is a popular stretch for the glutes and deep hip rotators. When performed with a DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization) approach, the goal isn’t just to hold the shape, but to breathe into the posture, maintain trunk stability, and gently activate the hip muscles. This teaches the body a more efficient movement pattern.
This blend of relaxation, breathing, and controlled activation helps patients feel both more mobile and better supported—making daily activities more comfortable.
💬 Experiencing hip tightness, lower-back strain, or discomfort with daily movement? DM us or call our clinic to schedule your FREE 15-minute discovery call and learn how we can help restore your mobility and stability.
