Top 4 Hip Pain Exercises

Experiencing sharp pain in your hips lately?

Here are 4 pain relief exercises catered for individuals that are facing hip pain issues:

1. The first hip exercise requires you to lie down on your back. With your knees bend, it will form a triangle shape between your buttocks and your feet. If your left hip is injured, you should cross your left leg onto of the right leg so as to form this position similar to the leg-crossing position of a man while sitting. The leg-crossing position should be slightly below your right knee. With your hands reaching out to your right thigh, pull both legs up towards you with good control. Hold it for 10-15 seconds before relaxing your legs down. If you feel any sharp pain at your hips, you should stop performing this exercise and consult a physiotherapist.

2. The second hip exercise requires you to be in a standing position. If your left hip is injured, perform this exercise carefully with both your knees slightly bend. You then lift up your left leg and placed it on your right leg slightly above the knee. Slowly lower your buttocks and form this position that looks as if you are sitting on your left knee. There will be a stretching sensation on your left hip. However, if you experience any sharp pain at your hips, you shop stop exercising and consult a physiotherapist.

3. The third hip exercise requires you to be on lying position. First, lie on your back with your knees bend. Lift your hips up to about 6 inches high and hold this position for 30-45 seconds. Relax your body while performing the exercise and take note of the consistency in your breathing pace. Keep your weight on your feet so that you feel the stretch on your hip. Repeat this exercise for about 2-3 repetitions. Consult a physiotherapist if you experience any sharp pain on your hips.

4. The fourth hip exercise requires you to be on lying position. First, lie on your back with your legs crossed. This will form a position similar to the leg-crossing position of a woman while sitting and lift both your legs up towards you. Interlock your fingers and press on your front knee. While performing this exercise, you should take note of your breathing pace by practicing deep breathing exercise. Hold onto this position for about 20-30 seconds. Try to keep your legs and body relaxed when it tightens up while performing the workout.

Do seek for medical support if your hip pain still persists after trying out the suggested pain relief workouts.