I did this two-minute hip mobility exercise every day for a week and the results were impressive

A peaceful looking woman practices yoga on an exercise mat in front of a sunny window. She is on the floor, with one arm behind her on the ground for balance. One of her legs lies straight in front of her, while the other is crossed over it.

I work a desk job and spend hours sitting down every day, so I often suffer from stiff hips and back pain. One of the best ways to combat these negative effects of working at a desk is by stretching regularly, to mobilize the joints.

I try to do hip mobility stretches now and then, but my body has become used to the ones I practice regularly and they seem to offer less relief. That's why I was excited to discover a new stretch via Instagram, which promises to reduce tightness in the hips and tension in the lower back.