Exactly! In deadlifts, lunges, running, etc., the functional hip is able to extend. However, if tightness sets in then there can be compensation in other planes to avoid true hip extension. The massage you've been doing and choice of exercises to work on it has no doubt helped you to this point. We see some instances where it will take hours, days and weeks to get to the point where you are (feeling the hip extension).
Good stuff!
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