Help for the Hips!
Abbreviated Practices
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34m
The HIPS!
When we look at the hip joint, we have to consider all the factors at play: our quadriceps (fronts of the thighs), hamstrings (backs of the thighs), adductors (inner thighs), abductors (outer thighs), and gluteal muscles.
This abbreviated practice is foundational to establishing a greater sense of ease in our hips, particularly when sitting, but also in our everyday movements. From walking to bending over to pick things up—the way we use our legs and the muscles of the hip joint has tremendous bearing on how we feel in our low back (take it from me, as my toddler has been near 30 pounds for the past 8 months!).
Engaging your muscles while also “stretching” is key here. Even though much of this guided practice is in a supine position, this little sequence requires a lot of work. The outcome? A greater sense of lightness and freedom in what is essentially our center of gravity: our hips!
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