03/01/2026
π Exercise Alert! π
Placing a towel roll between knees and squeezing can:
- Over-activate adductors (adductor magnus, longus, brevis, pectineus, gracilis, sartorius)
- Increase pressure on groin, sacrum, and lower back
- Impact knee, hip, and lumbar spine alignment
- Affect pelvic stability and mobility
The adductor group attaches to the p***s and ischial tuberosity, and inserts along the linea aspera (posterior femur), influencing:
- Hip flexion & adduction
- Lateral rotation of the thigh and external rotation of hip (in both flexion and extension)
- Pelvic tilt and SI joint mechanics
Awareness of these mechanics can help address knee, hip, and lower back issues, enhancing movement patterns in yoga, dance, sports, and daily life.
At Swati Yoga Shalaa, we focus on balancing these muscles with conscious movement patterns and proper engagement.
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