A little update: 6 weeks of doing these, working up from every other day to twice a day, plus a little strengthening and I am virtually pain free! Years of hip pain gone with this routine.
Hi Anne, that's so good to hear it makes me very happy! Keep up the good work and fingers crossed the hip pain stays away for good! Best wishes, Ashley
Additional instructional vids.: because of my own posture compensation to pain, I’m seeing others seeming to be doing the same. I’d love to see you do a video on core strengthening, and one specifically for low back pain. Keep up the excellent work- you recognize that most of us are not athletes, yet are ready for body improvement at fundamental levels
Another great suggestion. I will definitely do more core strengthening exercises specifically for people just like you. Please feel free to offer more suggestions about anything else. Best wishes, Ashley
My wife and I are 65 yrs old and we take care of our 84 yr. old mother. Mother is very active most of the time and especially in the garden, however, all her life she has practiced extremely bad body mechanics which has resulted in many physical limitations (hunched back and neck, shuffle walking, etc., etc.). In other words, all her life she compensates for every little pain by contorting her body in extremely unnatural positions (which we ignored for too many years to our shame). About two years ago we noticed she was almost completely bent over and straining to lift her neck up enough to communicate with visitors. Thus, our quest to reverse said situation began. We started by making her wear proper orthopedic shoes and stop wearing flip flops all the time (imagine she shuffled along wearing flip flops even sometimes while wearing stockings on her feet). The process has been long and time consuming to save her from total irreversible disability (she has resisted every step of the way and must always be supervised or she quickly reverts back to her personally comfortable and unorthodox body positions and body mechanics). Among many other things, we bought a treadmill, rowing machine, and an elderly oriented stretching video (extremely elementary level stretching called eccentrics by a PBS celebrity - mostly useless talk with little substance). We have achieved some results such as giving her working supportive muscles in her back which were previously and totally non-existent. We also bought a back brace / shoulder support to remind her to walk up right (another constant battle to get her to wear properly). We are now convinced that her hip flexors are so tight that conventional stretching would be useless (she could never accomplish conventional hip flexor stretches). This story has been told, because, we are very thankful for your simple and understandable video (we looked at many). Hopefully, prior to up coming garden season, we can loosen up her hip flexors to the point she will realize there is another wonderful way of moving in a normal manner (yet to be seen but we are hopeful). Thank you again for your much needed instructional video and we shall try and follow your other videos for our own health needs.
Hi Gord Chevy, I hope the stretches help with her mobility. Do let me know if there are any topics you would like me to cover in my videos. Thank you and all the best. Best wishes, Ashley.
Once again - an excellent video. My favorite one if crossing the leg 90 degrees and pushing down on the knee so I try to get it parallel to the ground. I have very tight hips from sitting all day so when I run on the weekend, I am in paid behind my left knee. I also very much like the glute stretches. Keep up the great work! Thank you.
Hey Ashley, for a person who has suspected sciatica issues, can these exercises be useful? And is a physiotherapist the right faculty to seek help with this problem? Thank you.
This routine should be OK. Just go gently and don't push the stretches too hard. I'd also suggest trying to figure out where your sciatica originates from so you know better what you can and can't so. I've don't a video about sciatica which would help if you haven't seen it already. Best wishes, Ashley
Very pleased to have "discovered" you all the way over here in Canada. Cannot believe how tight my hips have become. Two Birmingnam's over the years and Covid has increased my sedentary lifestyle. Appreciate your clear explanation videos and your demonstrations. Thank you.
Hi Keith, you're very welcome I hope you get some good relief from these stretches and continue to make improvements! Please let me know how you get on after doing these for a while. Best wishes, Ashley
Excellent and easy to follow instruction ! I am 76 years old female with two joint replacement ( hip and knee ) on the same leg . Is it safe to do stretches' on the leg with replaced joints ?. Can I dislocate replaced hip doing it. It would be helpful to have video for people with replaced joints how to safely exercise without damage to it. I have severe osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis but trying to stay mobile by doing walking, using elliptical machine and some weights . Any advise would be appreciated ! Thanks ! Greetings from Canada
Thank you so much for sharing. May I ask if the patient has labrum tear of the hip, what the exercises she can’t do from your demonstration? Many thanks for your time.
OMG… I have been suffering from Left hip pain for a while even though I do yoga and fitness…. I did these few exercises for my hip and 10 minutes later I can feel the change. This may be my balancing Routine every morning. Thanks 🙏🏼 for your insight and expertise.
This is perfect for me. I have hip issues and this has just everything I need! It is so well done and goes thru all the steps just like my favorite physical therapist (who I am too far from now).
I started playing volleyball in October and since increasing my training have had really terrible lower back pain. I thought: shit, i am only 26. Tried loa ds of exercises to relief the pain and strengthen back and abs, but was always in pain. This was the first routine that actually helped me. I love you. Thank you. Havent felt this good and pain free in a long time. Almost forgot how it feels. My legs are all tingly and i can literally feel how the blood works properly again in my lower back and legs. You are a godsend. 😢 i am just crying a little bit of happy tears
Video Suggestion : After seeing this hip stretch routine, why not do a whole body stretching / strengthening video? Like a daily ( or every other day) routine. You could include all facets of stretching and strengthening in a routine that hits hips, back, core, balance, posture, shoulders, neck, ankles, …. I’d buy that from you !!
Would these exercises help with glute pain/backside area of hip from sitting (probably with poor posture) in a desk chair much of the day? Pain occurs after getting up & standing after sitting. Walking seems to make it better. Your videos are so helpful. PS Is it ok to continue w/ my deadlifts and squats if not in pain when doing them? Thank you!
yes these exercises should help you. Try them and let me know. Deadlifts and squats should be fine too if they are not already causing you pain. Best wishes, Ashley
This is EXACTLY what I needed before I hop on my bike or go for a walk. I just did the stretches and let me tell you, I feel such a difference already! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!
You're very welcome! I'm so happy to hear you felt a difference! Imagine how good you'll feel after doing these consistently for a month?! Best wishes, Ashley
@@PrecisionWellbeing I have been doing these stretches daily before I start my day and after exercise. They have indeed decreased my pain and increased my mobility. I also feel I see more lean muscle definition in my legs. A great bonus!
Hi Stephen, it really depends on how recent your hip replacement was? I wouldn't advise these any sooner than 2-3 months after surgery. After that though they should be fine. I'd suggest you firstly speak with your surgeon/rehab team to get the all clear. Secondly I'd then suggest starting off very lightly and building it up gradually. I hope that helps. Best wishes, Ashley
That's great to hear! I have a few exercises to stretch hamstrings and quads that you can check out at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gIBMO5KgDzc.html and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ncYdq3LkE44.html. Best wishes, Ashley.
