Hip flexors When the hip flexors are tense, there is a sensation of stiffness across the hips. A collection of muscles called the hip flexors wrap across the upper thigh and link the upper leg to the hip. You can elevate your leg and bend at the waist because of these muscles. Major hip flexors include: You've certainly heard the expression "tight hip flexors" before, whether it was from a buddy at the gym or a coworker at the workplace. The hip flexors, or anterior hip musculature, may become stiff and inflexible over time. They may have a significant effect on both the lower and upper body and contribute to a wide variety of orthopedic disorders
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