Tips and Tricks: Hip Mobility
How do you know if you have tight hips?
Your hips might be tight if you have difficulty moving from a sitting to a standing position, or if you are having pain or tightness within your lower back. This could be a result of:
- Sitting for the majority of the day
- Participating in exercises like bicycling or running
- Short term injuries
If left untreated, tight hips can not only cause back pain and knee pain, but can also cause a decrease in the overall range of motion within the lower body.
Thankfully, there are several ways to open up your hips!
This week, we’ll discuss how to stretch out your hips, and what you can do to loosen the muscles around the hip complex!