Prevent Running Hip Pain with Dr. Ben

The average recreational runner takes approximately 1,500 steps every mile depending on how fast they’re running, which requires the hips to flex repetitively. This leaves us runners open to what is called an overuse injury; when a muscle is overburdened without enough time for recovery. Combine this with prolonged periods of sitting, common to many of our modern lifestyles, which keeps the hips in a flexed position causing tight hip flexors and you have a recipe for pain.

While running is a wonderful and indeed the most accessible form of physical activity, it can sometimes make things worse by overworking an already compromised hip. Because of its attachment to the lumbar spine, your psoas can actually start to pull on your low back if it becomes too tight, bowing you into an excessive lumbar curve known as lordosis.

Enjoy this sneak peek into our 6 week Hip Function and Rehab Program.

Dr. Ben, a sports and rehab chiropractor, teacher, writer, and peer-reviewer, will guide you through a simple, but effective exercise called Monster Walks, which you can do to strengthen the outside of the hips. For more of a challenge take bigger steps or squat lower.

How can the Hip Function & Rehab program help you?

 ✅ Learn about the causes of common hip pain in runners and exercises to avoid them

 ✅ Strengthen the hips and glutes to prevent injuries such as runners knee, low back pain, and shin splints

 ✅ Improve hip mobility for a full range of motion in the hips, therefore, increasing power and speed

 ✅ Stabilize the pelvis for a smooth and efficient stride

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