Take Care of Your Hips By Following These Simple Tips!
As we get older, many of us experience pain and stiffness in our hips. This is not surprising, given that the hips are two of the hardest-working joints in the body and many common, daily activities take their toll on them. Sitting in the same position for prolonged periods, twisting, turning and walking all have an impact over the years, and if your hips begin to suffer, it can also cause a pain 'chain reaction' which can affect your knees, back and thigh muscles. Luckily, there are a number of simple, everyday stretches that can help you maintain supple, pain-free hips. Why Do Hip Stretches? The hip is a ball and socket joint designed to naturally facilitate a large range of motion. It is home to some of the largest muscles in the body, as well as some of the smallest, with each muscle having a specific function designed to allow the hip to flex, rotate and extend as required. Around 15 degrees of extension are required in order to allow us to walk no...