Follow Along With Me: Two Hip and Back Opener Exercises (2 Minutes)
Freedom in Your Body: Open Your Hips and Back
In this short video, my teacher explains two different hip and back opener exercises. Feel free to try them yourself; they’re not too difficult!
Hips Don’t Lie: “The hip is responsible for transferring the load of the upper body to the lower body. And that load includes the weight of the upper body as well as everything the upper body is carrying, from grocery bags to backpacks. Fluid mobility of the hip is crucial for keeping stress out of our knees, feet, and lower back as we bend, get up from sitting, go down stairs, and more. When we look at core function, hip musculature which is not mobile enough can decrease the ability of your core to fire correctly. On the flip side, hips which are too mobile can transfer unwanted movement up into the lower back, potentially causing pain and injury. It’s all about balance.”
Source: Corpo Kinetic (https://www.corpokinetic.com/blog/anatomy-moment-a-trip-around-the-hip)