Tight hip muscles can lead to pain elsewhere in your body, promote poor posture, and limit your range of motion—and are a leading cause of falls in the elderly.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Sitting for long periods can cause your hip flexors to shorten up and become tight, leading to problems with posture and back pain.
Exercises that target your hip muscles will help to open your hips to build flexibility, reduce pain, and prevent injuries.
Hip exercises and stretches may help reduce patellofemoral pain and iliotibial band syndrome.
In the course of a typical workout, many people neglect to include exercises that focus on building hip strength. Yet, this is extremely important, as weak hip muscles can set off a cascade of negative changes in your mobility. If your hip muscles are weak, you may experience poor hip motion.
Joseph Mercola
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Dr. Joseph Mercola is the founder of Mercola.com. An osteopathic physician, best-selling author, and recipient of multiple awards in the field of natural health, his primary vision is to change the modern health paradigm by providing people with a valuable resource to help them take control of their health.
