HIP PAIN? Avoid The Myths & Try These Hip-Strengthening Exercises
Written by Suzanne Krowiak, with additional reporting by Heather Longoria. The hip is one of the most important joints in the human body— a source of stability and mobility when it’s healthy and functional; pain and stiffness when it’s not. Despite its central role in our ability to move through the world confidently and safely, it remains one of the most misunderstood anatomical structures. Myths about what is “good” for your hips are so embedded in popular culture that people in gyms, yoga studios, and other fitness settings overuse and misuse their hips for years, causing irreversible damage that leaves them with few treatment options. How are myths about the best exercises for healthy hips perpetuated? One reason is that the common language and principles around hips don’t always align with current science or comprehensive approaches to joint care. When digging deep with healthcare and fitness pros who work with a variety of populations, there is broad general agreeme...