To knit the garter stitch, hold the yarn in your right hand, and hold the knitting needle with the cast-on stitches in your left hand (with the tip pointing to the right). Make sure that the first stitch is no more than 1 inch from the tip of the needle.
Pay special attention to proper core stability so that the core maintains a stable spine and provides a solid base for movement of the hip flexors.â. Athletes need two to seven days to recover from a mild sprain, one to two weeks for a second degree injury and four to six weeks following a complete tear.
You can also reduce your risk of hip flexor pain if you: 1  Avoid sitting for long periods â be sure to get up and stretch your legs every hour. 2  Always warm up before you exercise. 3  Stay conditioned by regularly doing exercises that improve muscle strength and flexibility.