Exercises to relax your hip

Your mental state and your lack of hip movement can lead to tremendous stiffness which is the root cause of joint pain. When you combine a state of high stress which stiffens your body and simultaneously limit your movements, what results is a painful immovable state of your joints. Basic movements will relieve your pain and hopefully stop this vicious cycle from repeating itself, which could otherwise have lead to a severe case of arthritis.

Caution: Make sure that your movements are easy and smooth. Move slowly and at any time if you feel pain stop, take a deep breath and begin more slowly the next time.

Ex 1a, 1b

Exercise 1

• Sit down bringing your heels together near the groin
• Interlock your hands and pull the feet inward, as shown
• Now gently move the knees down to the ground
• Repeat the cycle 10 - 15 times
• Breathe normally.

Ex 2a, 2b

Exercise 2

• Sit down bringing your heels together near the groin
• Place your palms on the knee as shown
• Now gently move forward pushing your knees down
• Repeat the movement 10 - 15 times.