How Do You Stretch And Loosen Up A Tight, Stiff Hip Joint?
A tight, stiff hip joint can limit your athletic endeavors and cause pain and discomfort. Learn three very basic and easy-to-perform hip stretches that are very effective at loosening up a stiff, creaky hip joint. When performed on a regular basis, these exercises can dramatically improve the function and health of your hip muscles and hip joint. Break a Light Sweat First – If at all possible, perform some sort of light aerobic activity to get your heart rate elevated and your circulation into overdrive. The muscles surrounding your hip joint will become more pliable and injury-reistant following a brief aerobic warm-up. Basic Knee to Chest – While lying flat on your back with your knees bent, grab the knee on your stiff side with both hands and gently pull it back towards your chest. This is a very basic yet effective hip stretch. Start out slow; don’t force your leg back; simply apply a gentle pulling motion and gradually pull the knee further and further towards your chest. Hold thi
