ReQuest: How Hips Can Cause Back Pain

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HIP FLEXION AROM - BENT KNEE Strengthen your hip by first standing with good posture. Lift one leg up. Return to the start position with control.

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Stand with good posture Lift knee high HIP ADDUCTOR STRETCH (LATERAL LUNGE POSITION) Improve the strength and coordination of your hip muscles. Begin in the side lunge position as shown. Your leg should be out to the side and slightly behind you, both feet flat on the floor. Keeping your back straight, lunge deeper to the side until you feel a stretch along the inside of your leg.

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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

Lunge to side - You should feel a stretch on the inside of your leg

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should feel a stretch on the inside of your leg

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Back against wall , feet one stride length from wall

Squat until legs bend 45 degrees

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