If you’ve been dealing with tight hips, deep glute discomfort, or even symptoms related to piriformis syndrome, the Piriformis Push Up is a simple and effective way to restore mobility and reduce tension. In the following video, I walk you through how to perform it correctly so you can get the most benefit from the exercise….
Your body is a marvelous movement apparatus. What a shame so many of us sit in a chair all day. But many of us have no choice, and we suffer the consequences. The video featured at the top of this post shares the negative effects of sitting with special focus on hip flexors and SI joints….
Whether or not you are a card-carrying member of the “tight quads” club, you probably should try out this stretch. The effectiveness of this stretch lies in both its ability to dictate form – with the couch – but also allow you to floss through tight range of motion (ROM) by utilizing different movements. As with…
Pain from sciatica or sacroiliac (SI) joint issues can be incredibly uncomfortable and frustrating. To find relief from sciatica pain, the Active Figure-4 Stretch is a convenient solution because you can do it as part of the activity that most commonly irritates the sciatic nerve and deep hip rotators: sitting. When done correctly, this stretch…
Tight hips can happen for all kinds of reasons, but they are especially common in people who sit a lot. Aside from discomfort, the problem with having overly tight hips is that they can lead to postural issues and increase the likelihood of injuries during exercise and other everyday activities. The standing hip stretch is…
The hip airplane is a great exercise for enhancing your balance, strength, coordination, glute activation, and joint mobility all at the same time. This exercise helps to encourage a strong, stable spine while also moving through full internal and external rotation of the hip joint. Great for runners, cyclists, weight lifters, and anyone who does…
Hips, wonderful hips! We need them to help protect the spine, to produce force, and embarrass ourselves at our cousin’s wedding reception dance. They do a lot of work, and they can get gnarly and tight if we don’t take good care of them. The Standing Doorway Hip Stretch lets us loosen up the lateral hip muscles….
Many people are familiar with the classic yoga pigeon stretch/pose. It is renowned for stretching and opening the hip flexors and rotators, promoting greater mobility and flexibility in the hips. Regular practice of this pose can alleviate tightness, improve range of motion, and enhance overall comfort in daily movements. Watch this video by chiropractic physician…
Grab a kettle bell and lets have some fun with this hip mobility exercise. Some tips for this stretch: