Foreigner
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Just a disclaimer, I'm asking for help with something unnatural.
I want to become hyperflexible. Specifically I want to be able to do the splits and be able to put my foot up to my head. There are natural limitations in my hips, which are narrow, but I should be able to the splits in at least one direction. The problem is that my tendons and ligaments are not responding. I've been doing consistent body work, strength building and stretching exercises for over two years but I still cannot do a split. It's frustrating.
I'm a dancer and this limitation is affecting my career goals.
So I'm wondering if anyone here can share any tips, tricks, or even unnatural things to get my body more flexible? I'm naturally very lanky and tall, so I don't get what the problem is.
I have tried the following: turmeric, MSM, chondritin, magnesium injections and various other vitamin injections, stretching rollers and bands; I've sat for literally hours in a stretch position and it does no good. I feel like the tissue adherence within the tendons, fascia and joints is just too stiff.
I almost feel like if I could do acupuncture or IMS in a stretch position, it would make the muscle release even more, but I don't have the skills for that. Stretching after a hot shower and applying magnesium oil helps, but I still can't reach my goal. It's annoying!
Any input is appreciated.
I want to become hyperflexible. Specifically I want to be able to do the splits and be able to put my foot up to my head. There are natural limitations in my hips, which are narrow, but I should be able to the splits in at least one direction. The problem is that my tendons and ligaments are not responding. I've been doing consistent body work, strength building and stretching exercises for over two years but I still cannot do a split. It's frustrating.
I'm a dancer and this limitation is affecting my career goals.
So I'm wondering if anyone here can share any tips, tricks, or even unnatural things to get my body more flexible? I'm naturally very lanky and tall, so I don't get what the problem is.
I have tried the following: turmeric, MSM, chondritin, magnesium injections and various other vitamin injections, stretching rollers and bands; I've sat for literally hours in a stretch position and it does no good. I feel like the tissue adherence within the tendons, fascia and joints is just too stiff.
I almost feel like if I could do acupuncture or IMS in a stretch position, it would make the muscle release even more, but I don't have the skills for that. Stretching after a hot shower and applying magnesium oil helps, but I still can't reach my goal. It's annoying!
Any input is appreciated.