ElitePT: Is Back Pain Caused By The Hips?

ElitePT: Is Back Pain Caused By The Hips?

The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body IS YOUR BACK PAIN CAUSED BY YOUR HIPS?

With non-specific back pain, there are usually 3 common factors that are contributing to it: 1. Poor posture. 2. Weak core and gluteus muscles. 3. Poor hip flexibility. Your hips have a very large rangeofmotion that works together with the movement of your back. Your hips contain thick Y-shaped ligaments known as “iliofemoral ligaments” that work to provide support. Withprolongedsittingoverweeks,months, or years, these ligaments shrink, reducing the natural movement of the hip joints. How can I tell if my hips are healthy? You can test your hip mobility with some at-home tests. If you notice that any of these bring you pain or discomfort, don’t hesitate to contact Elite Physical Therapy as soon as possible to find relief. 1. Hip Mobility Test • Lie on your back with your legs straight out. • Cross one ankle above the other knee, cross-legged in a “figure 4” position. • Keep your ankle pressed on the other

leg, but now lower the raised knee to the side. Does it lower close to the ground? • Repeat on the other side and see if there is a difference. • Thismight indicate a hipmotion problem and cause back pain or hip discomfort on that side. 2. Hip Squatting Test • Keep your knees parallel, facing forward. • Squat down as far as you can, keeping your feet and heels flat on the floor. • If you feel a lot of pressure in your knees or calf muscles, you could have a hip movement problem. • Try again in front of a mirror. Does your body want to go to one side? This can indicate a hip motion problem on one side. Find relief for your back pain today! If you are looking for a safe and effective treatment method for treating your back pain and figuring out if it is originating from your hips, contact Elite Physical Therapy today to consult with one of our Physical Therapists. Contact us today to get started on the first steps toward relief!

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Exercise Essentials Try this simple exercise to help you feel better! HIP FLEXION - BENT KNEE Strengthen your hip by first standing with good posture. Lift one leg up. Hold for 30 seconds. Return to the start position with control. Alternate legs. Repeat 5 times. If you experience any difficulty or limitation, contact an Elite Physical Therapist who can help you.

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