Why you need to work on strengthening your hips

It's fair to say that most humans regularly perform one physical activity more than any other: sitting. The hip flexors perform an important mechanical function, which is why, if not done correctly, even basic abdominal crunches may sometimes wear them out. They become progressively weaker and shorter, sometimes causing a painful condition called adaptive shortening.” There is a basic physical test you can put yourself through to find out if your hip flexors are tight. A 2015 study published in the published in the Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation states why it’s important to incorporate hip exercises into your routine. The study, Effectiveness Of Targeted Home-Based Hip Exercises In Individuals With Non-Specific Chronic Or Recurrent Low Back Pain With Reduced Hip Mobility states that a “six week home exercise program of exercises targeted at the hip are effective in improving pain and function in people with non-specific chronic or recurrent LBP.” It also states that both hip stretching and strengthening exercises can be effective in improving pain and range of motion; however, hip strengthening will help more in the long run.