5 Best Hip Stretches To Improve Both Pain And Mobility

Are you struggling with hip pain or stiffness? In this video, I’ll share the 5 best hip stretches to help improve your pain and mobility. These are the stretches I do every day:) Whether you're an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or simply looking to improve your hip health, these stretches are perfect for anyone looking to alleviate pain and increase mobility. Modifications are provided to make these stretches possible for everyone! So join me for this informative and practical video and take the first step towards better hip health today!
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  • @user-gu8iw8zs9m
    @user-gu8iw8zs9m3 ай бұрын

    0:26 windshield wipers 1:11 happy baby 2:48 frog bridge 3:51 piriformis stretch 5:00 reclined butterfly

  • @Plugonetwo

    @Plugonetwo

    2 күн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @MaxJustice100
    @MaxJustice10011 ай бұрын

    Great stuff , jumped on KZread this morning looking for hip stretches before training legs and I found you, fantastic, thank you for posting.

  • @Dragonfire7777777
    @Dragonfire77777775 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for showing alternative exercises for those of us with limited reach/movement! Much appreciated🙏🏾 Loosening my hips is my pledge to myself this year, and watching your videos for how to do this painlessly is such a help😌

  • @FrazCam100
    @FrazCam1008 ай бұрын

    These exercises have really helped relieve my painful hips. Thank you.

  • @thiralane1420
    @thiralane1420Ай бұрын

    Thank you. I really like a previous comment saying their pledge to themselves this year is loosening their hips… I’m following their lead! A beginning to some much needed self care. Thanks for the informative versions of each exercise with different angle shots! Very helpful x 🙏

  • @johnirwin2608
    @johnirwin2608 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the help and the overhead shots to help with how my body is supposed to turn. You make it look easy and inspire me.

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @fredf7457
    @fredf74578 ай бұрын

    I love it that you give the modified form for those who are not able to do the complete stretch.

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    8 ай бұрын

    I try to include all the things my patients, and myself, have needed help with:)

  • @aomahana
    @aomahana4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to upload this. It has really helped.

  • @susanmiller2890
    @susanmiller28902 ай бұрын

    All of these are helpful. Thanks for showing the different angles of how to do the exercises.

  • @joemoz7977
    @joemoz79773 ай бұрын

    Thanks Dr Kristie - your videos have helped with my stiffness and improved blood flow. Keep it up!

  • @dorisdybowski3110
    @dorisdybowski3110 Жыл бұрын

    Recouping from ankle reconstructive surgery in Dec..still struggling (73 yrs) but doing the best I can. Love to do these before I get out of bed Thank you!

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! Hope things keep going in the right direction with your ankle!

  • @tw8725
    @tw87254 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I can feel the relief of stiffness and stress on my hip as soon as I have done several moves in your film. Wonderful!❤

  • @kristywade1982
    @kristywade19823 күн бұрын

    These were great! I love the Frog Bridge. Thank you so much.

  • @ashokkumarbhatnagar5379
    @ashokkumarbhatnagar537910 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot,Dr.Ennis.Significant relief in my hips.

  • @michelleparker-katz8036
    @michelleparker-katz80365 ай бұрын

    Sooo helpful. Seeing the series is important, too.

  • @usamerican0005
    @usamerican000511 ай бұрын

    Really enjoy your instruction, energy, and attitude. Gets my morning off to a great start.

  • @enadiedericks2006
    @enadiedericks2006Ай бұрын

    Great advice for this painful condition.

  • @michaelcapeless3268
    @michaelcapeless3268 Жыл бұрын

    These exercises always work for me, too. Thank you, Dr. K. Very helpful.

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @starfalls4551
    @starfalls45516 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot. This was very needed for me, I realized with the things I do on a daily that I rely mostly on moving things from one spot to the other in my household and I've come to a conclusion that the main issue is my hips surprisingly. I am very grateful I have stumbled upon your video.

  • @shiedasadeghi739
    @shiedasadeghi73910 ай бұрын

    Perfect video, thank you!🥰

  • @ME-hr8dl
    @ME-hr8dl8 ай бұрын

    I've been suffering with a quite painful left hip after years of cycling and squash playing and have found your video amazing to help alleviate the symptoms. Ps. I couldn't help noticing that you have one amazing physique! Respect

  • @greenstair
    @greenstair Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these videos and help. I really appreciate your time and effort in making and publishing these.

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome!

  • @garyyencich4511
    @garyyencich451111 ай бұрын

    Pacing and clarity of the speech and also the visual illustration of movement were really are helpful in understanding the proper form. Alternative movement options, encouraging and positive attitude are icing on the cake. 👍🏼

  • @juliedsilva6626

    @juliedsilva6626

    4 ай бұрын

    Talked too fast, made ME feel out of breath!

  • @garyyencich4511

    @garyyencich4511

    4 ай бұрын

    @@juliedsilva6626 Really? It was PERFECT for me, but did you know KZread has an option in the settings to increase or decrease the playback speed? I’ve used it a few times. The trouble is that the next slowest speed setting is 75% which sometimes is too slow and can make the person speaking sound like they’re drunk!

  • @gracielaingunza2239

    @gracielaingunza2239

    4 ай бұрын

    😅EN ESPAÑOL.🙏🙏🙏

  • @marshawoods4983
    @marshawoods4983Ай бұрын

    I love the idea of the strap and your alternative I did I’m gonna try these. I have bone on bone right knee Pain in a previous fractured repaired not replaced left hip. I’m so glad I found this. Thank you.

  • @barbaracossentino2820
    @barbaracossentino2820 Жыл бұрын

    I just found you this week dr. Kristie. I appreciate you so much. I will have to work up to a few of these. Sending this video into my saved file. Sending many blessings.

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much and I hope I can continue to help:)

  • @heatherframpton9693
    @heatherframpton969310 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Dr. Ennis! Definitely a tighter area for me... These will be great! 😊

  • @queenie4837
    @queenie48373 ай бұрын

    Needed this so much - Thank you!!!

  • @gnmrsmuir
    @gnmrsmuir8 ай бұрын

    I just did these and will keep on it. Thank you for this!

  • @StuVideff
    @StuVideff8 ай бұрын

    I love to watch your videos. Especially the top view is really good. I love it!

  • @4NdR3_K
    @4NdR3_K13 күн бұрын

    Ignore the negative comments. Some people don’t appreciate your service to the community. Don’t change anything. You did wonders for my stiffness and blood circulation. 💖💖💖

  • @ramkumarshah882

    @ramkumarshah882

    8 күн бұрын

    Thanks for your valuable experience in physiological exercises for Hip and lower back pain.

  • @terryeichler351
    @terryeichler351 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You for these movements. They really get the job done when it comes to making tight hips become loose.

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome! I’m glad your hips feel better:)

  • @Bear-jr3ei
    @Bear-jr3ei10 ай бұрын

    just watching the doctor relieved much tension and made my body feel better, I highly recommend this video!

  • @edwizard62
    @edwizard622 ай бұрын

    Thank you beautiful Dr.Ennis❤

  • @bartrice8278
    @bartrice8278Ай бұрын

    The absolute best video library on KZread! Thank you Dr! ❤

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Tangaroa775
    @Tangaroa7753 ай бұрын

    Fantastic muscle definition and great stretching for the hips flexors

  • @Warriors5thMind
    @Warriors5thMind Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your sharing different ways of becoming more flexible. I have been doing some variations of these for some time but enjoy seeing slightly different ones from a professionals point of view and experience. Happy Toledo too you.

  • @mskiara18
    @mskiara1811 ай бұрын

    I compliment how professional your videos are edited, thank you for recording a side and overhead view so that we can perform the stretches properly. I am trying to get back into being active and tight stiffness in my hips is what I want to alleviate this year.

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much and that’s a great goal! Check out these videos too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y56jpsx9ldG5fLA.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/lq6EsMhrj9C2hqw.html

  • @trefraz9846

    @trefraz9846

    5 ай бұрын

    ​😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

  • @mskiara18

    @mskiara18

    5 ай бұрын

    @@trefraz9846 A mature comment unsettles you?

  • @Deezenutz27

    @Deezenutz27

    4 ай бұрын

    1:22- is mature content. It feels so darn good. 🍡♥️🥜🥜

  • @janicetribbiani7535

    @janicetribbiani7535

    Ай бұрын

    @@Deezenutz27username checks out. 🙄🤢

  • @LaurennM360
    @LaurennM360 Жыл бұрын

    Whew. This relieved a lot of tension/soreness in my lower back even though it was for hips. (Maybe it was my hips all along haha). Thank you for your videos! :) You are really great at explaining how to move and making sure you accommodate people at different levels. It makes it really customizable and you can find out how you are feeling each day you do it and what is comfortable for you. I enjoy it. 😊

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    The hip definitely play a big role in back pain:) I’m happy I can help!

  • @victorperrotta4007
    @victorperrotta4007 Жыл бұрын

    Just found your video today and definitely hit the thumbs up and subscribe button. This made me feel better immediately. Thanks ! PS you are in amazing shape! Congratulations❤

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much and glad you are feeling better:)

  • @normagonzalez4690
    @normagonzalez46902 ай бұрын

    I’m so happy I came across your video Thank You so much for also showing modifications for the hip stretches as well as showing us an overhead view so we know exactly how to do them and not left wondering 🤗😊

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Ай бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @carmenhoman6605
    @carmenhoman6605 Жыл бұрын

    Best video I've seen on hip stretches. I had total hip replacement and wound up with tightness on that side. Will work at these stretches to see if I can't even things up.

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I hope your hip feels better:)

  • @Marie-mj6jb
    @Marie-mj6jb7 ай бұрын

    This is great! Thank you!

  • @annemia2953
    @annemia29535 ай бұрын

    The camera angles/editing is so helpful.

  • @zina6581
    @zina65813 ай бұрын

    You are awesome! Love the video!! Thank you

  • @poetryfitness
    @poetryfitness6 ай бұрын

    thank you. i am 18 and have the worst hip pain. ill be do this one alot.

  • @angelwolf5089
    @angelwolf5089 Жыл бұрын

    THANKS DR. K ❤ ANOTHER HELPFUL VIDEO. I FELT WONDERFUL AFTERWARDS.

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! I’m happy to hear it felt good:)

  • @sylviagee5343
    @sylviagee53435 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @animardirosian6946
    @animardirosian69469 ай бұрын

    I like your exercises it will help my sciatica nerve .

  • @just-me5982
    @just-me5982Ай бұрын

    thank you so much, this vid helps me😊❤️

  • @kaloyandinchev5186
    @kaloyandinchev518611 ай бұрын

    Ima kickboxer these streches really get my headkicks higher and more powerfull thanks.

  • @lifeofjoy9404
    @lifeofjoy94044 ай бұрын

    Great video - thx!

  • @mikedinadis2654
    @mikedinadis265411 ай бұрын

    Perfect video great warm-ups for the next stretch. Thank you.

  • @danmcleod1360
    @danmcleod1360Ай бұрын

    Very helpful.

  • @chapletgymworkout
    @chapletgymworkout11 ай бұрын

    Great workout

  • @tjj5337
    @tjj53374 ай бұрын

    Very good stretches.❤

  • @nikkicole2952
    @nikkicole295222 күн бұрын

    That felt so good🥰

  • @carmineruggiero357
    @carmineruggiero3573 ай бұрын

    Really appreciate it your information. Good job.❤

  • @nathanowen4226
    @nathanowen422610 ай бұрын

    Hi Dr. This is Nathan and you do a great job on your videos. Keep up the good work 🤗 ❤

  • @meanjean3929
    @meanjean392911 ай бұрын

    Hey doc, I have bone spurs on the inner aspect of both hips so do you have any suggestions as to how to get rid of that pain with exercise?? I would love to do some of the moves you do. Thank you in advance.

  • @thienmyint6443
    @thienmyint64434 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, super

  • @charlesmcclarty3054
    @charlesmcclarty3054 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent Doc Thank you! 😊

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @nakedsu
    @nakedsu Жыл бұрын

    the way this channel has made my life so much better

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m so happy I can help!

  • @blackthought6133
    @blackthought61339 ай бұрын

    Doc I can watch u stretch allll day . Im feeling sooooo much better

  • @nickkostakis9600
    @nickkostakis9600 Жыл бұрын

    You are doing a good job great show thank you very much 😊

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome!

  • @richardknott2021
    @richardknott202110 ай бұрын

    Excellent video..

  • @davidr27100
    @davidr271004 ай бұрын

    Great!!

  • @konstantinpirogov502
    @konstantinpirogov502 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, it's really useful for me!

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @paulmartinson875
    @paulmartinson875 Жыл бұрын

    thank you! Those were very helpful

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 🤗

  • @Zara_alexandrian
    @Zara_alexandrian3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. I am better. Appreciate

  • @hectornonayurbusiness2631
    @hectornonayurbusiness2631Ай бұрын

    The piriformis stretch modification was a game changer for me.

  • @JohnPaulKatalbas
    @JohnPaulKatalbas Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video. It helps me a lot.

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @DavideNastri
    @DavideNastri10 ай бұрын

    Excellent routine, thanks!

  • @jospinthompson4294
    @jospinthompson4294 Жыл бұрын

    I do exactly the first two, five in a.m.so and others in gym🤸🏾.😊 Great stuff. 👏🏾

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @jameslopez958
    @jameslopez958 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this Stretching Routine 🙏✌️❤️

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @teresacrowley4076
    @teresacrowley4076 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the alternative exercises, and your top looks cool !!!

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome and thank you! I’m really liking Pollypark:)

  • @margaretfarquhar5624
    @margaretfarquhar562411 ай бұрын

    Thank you for these excellent exercises, i have been looking for relief since I hurt my thigh muscle after carrying a too heavy backpack

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    11 ай бұрын

    You're so welcome! Hope they help!

  • @jimfinan3799
    @jimfinan3799 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome stretch Doc. Kristie !

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Mansmatters
    @Mansmatters11 ай бұрын

    Great stuff.

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @IKRAM-cd4vm
    @IKRAM-cd4vm10 ай бұрын

    I have a hip pain and a back problem and these streches is a effective i felt on my first time doing it thank you so much and your instructions are very clear

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    10 ай бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @gleneverett9728
    @gleneverett972811 ай бұрын

    Outstanding

  • @paramjitmalhi6543
    @paramjitmalhi65436 ай бұрын

    Thank you 💕 so much Dr Ennis only saw yours vedios ❤

  • @edwinbritto3057
    @edwinbritto30573 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @michd5471
    @michd5471 Жыл бұрын

    You are a godsend. Thank you. This is easing my hip tightness.

  • @mikeradie7758
    @mikeradie7758 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much ❤for helping me and my tight hips 😢

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @andegebremichael8644
    @andegebremichael86445 ай бұрын

    Nice thanx God

  • @dallaslong5703
    @dallaslong5703 Жыл бұрын

    The sweetest fitness queen on KZread... & in America!! StayBlessed fam

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @taslimaakhter1510
    @taslimaakhter1510 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent information thanks

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @StudiosDelirium
    @StudiosDelirium7 ай бұрын

    Watch out! I did some very similar exercises as prevention, now I have a pinched nerve in my hip and have been suffering for months. Go easy.

  • @solinspired4428

    @solinspired4428

    6 ай бұрын

    This!!!! You can't do what all these folks show or you can injury yourself if your muscles are extremely stiff.

  • @jjf609

    @jjf609

    6 ай бұрын

    I bought the 4 pack Chirp Wheels to help loosen my back & hips.

  • @EricCatlin-zi1ft

    @EricCatlin-zi1ft

    6 ай бұрын

    3:25 ​@@jjf609

  • @EricCatlin-zi1ft

    @EricCatlin-zi1ft

    6 ай бұрын

    OK, what's "chirp weeks "?

  • @mregister3945

    @mregister3945

    5 ай бұрын

    The "secret" I tell my clients is to LISTEN to your body as you SLOWLY gain flexibility. The last (unspoken) part of "no pain/no gain" is NO BRAIN! Pain is your body's way of telling you to ease up. 😮

  • @frankiedonofrio5438
    @frankiedonofrio5438 Жыл бұрын

    Piriformis Stretch helps me the most. Thanks

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome:)

  • @EruvwuObuaya
    @EruvwuObuaya10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for these stretches and I'm happy to say I was able to do all of them without the variations and feel loser.

  • @skgorav9706
    @skgorav9706 Жыл бұрын

    These are quite useful exercises.

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad they work for you:)

  • @johncarlodelbuono6542
    @johncarlodelbuono654211 ай бұрын

    Nice set of wheels Dr.

  • @richstevenson1
    @richstevenson110 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thank you, Question: After age 55, will we have to do theses stretches forever? Up until recently, stretches weren’t necessary. (Oh, the good ol’ days!)

  • @elvirareichmuth9341
    @elvirareichmuth93416 ай бұрын

    Great five yoga stretches namaste 🙏

  • @jimgarland2653
    @jimgarland2653 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome:)

  • @garywellings2281
    @garywellings22812 ай бұрын

    Love your presentations and those stretches are so important as we get older. Love floir style workouts threwout the day Spellcheck hmm

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    2 ай бұрын

    So glad you enjoy them! I totally knew what you meant, even without spell check:)

  • @robertojpaez9354
    @robertojpaez9354 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice stretches. Thanks

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @vesakela6270
    @vesakela627011 ай бұрын

    Super!😊

  • @herbiegobananas1744
    @herbiegobananas17448 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I’m a 55yo runner, these are perfect to reduce the hip stiffness I’ve been getting

  • @scottanddebranelson8419
    @scottanddebranelson8419 Жыл бұрын

    thank you.

  • @drkristieennis

    @drkristieennis

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

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