Hip Mobility to Fix Lower Back Pain

Mark Wildman8 minutes read

Sedentary lifestyle leads to common low back pain, addressed by a five-minute hip mobility workout consisting of five exercises focusing on improving hip mobility and reducing back pain.

Insights

  • Sitting in chairs often leads to limited hip mobility, a common cause of low back pain.
  • A five-minute daily routine of five specific exercises focusing on hip mobility can help alleviate back pain by improving flexibility and strength in the hips.

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Recent questions

  • How can I reduce low back pain?

    By performing a five-minute hip mobility workout.

  • What are the benefits of hip mobility exercises?

    Improves hip mobility and reduces back pain.

  • What is the starting position for the exercises?

    Sitting with hip bones on the ground.

  • How long should each exercise be performed?

    One minute in a row.

  • What is the purpose of the windshield wiper exercise?

    To focus on hip mobility by dropping knee to instep of foot.

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"Five-Minute Hip Mobility Workout for Back Pain"

  • Low back pain is common due to limited hip mobility from sitting in chairs.
  • Five exercises are provided for a five-minute hip mobility workout.
  • Start by sitting with hip bones on the ground, feet at ankle-to-knee distance.
  • First exercise: Windshield wiper, dropping knee to instep of foot, focusing on hip mobility.
  • Second exercise: Full shin box, driving hip into the ground, maintaining spinal alignment.
  • Third exercise: Shin box to elbow touch, adding complexity by touching elbow to knee.
  • Fourth exercise: Shin box arm thread, threading arm through and bringing shoulder to knee.
  • Fifth exercise: Four-count rock bottom squat, alternating sides for each rep.
  • Perform each exercise for one minute in a row for a five-minute daily routine to improve hip mobility and reduce back pain.
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