16 years ago I had an X-ray diagnosis of hip arthritis and have been fascinated by the topic ever since....
This video demonstrates exercises similar to those that have withstood the test of time over thousands of years. (Because primitive daily movement patterns are good at strengthening and healing your hip joint). Take notes, make them a part of your life, and avoid developing hip arthritis during your lifetime!
Timestamps:
00:40 Four primitive movement patterns for hip health
01:20 Gluteus maximus pulls the ball back in the socket
02:38 All 4's rocking back
03:52 Bent knee pushup "push the heels together"
04:12 Prone single leg raise "push the heels together"
05:39 Reverse chair sit
07:03 Split squat
07:45 Picket fence steppping
08:20 Sir Galahad Stretch
09:02 ITB stretch sidelying "propped on an elbow"
09:55 Stretch band windscreen wiper
12:57 Cross legged sitting
14:45 Massage work: hip pocket ball and wall
15:37 Ball and floor massage for hips and thighs
18:24 Inner thigh massage on a chair
18:50 Ball and floor tummy massage
19:58 Broom stick massage of six pack muscles
21:15 Time of life continuum for hip arthritis
This exercise series and others, are available online at:
brucethomson.substack.com
You can also join us for mat classes at our studio in Invercargill, New Zealand:-
www.btpilates.co.nz/
Or online at:
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