To tell if your hips shifted, lie on your back and place your hands on your pelvic bones.

If one feels higher, your hips have shifted.

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Another muscle that can contribute to a shift of the pelvis or hips is the QL.

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But it can often become tight and get stuck in a shortened position.

Theyve simply temporarily shifted into a different position, says Dr. Marko.

The good news is, its possible to fix this shift and get them back in the optimal position.

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If so, then your QL is tight on the higher side, explains Dr. Marko.

If they arent level, one of your hip flexors is more than likely tight, causing the imbalance.

If your hips are extremely tight, try this 24-minute yoga flow to loosen them up:

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