Do you have tight, painful hips? It’s a common symptom with Parkinson’s, which affects all muscles and connective tissue throughout the body. Since just about every lower body movement involves the pelvis and legs in one way or another, it makes sense that if these areas are tight, it will be painful to move.
Secondary to the discomfort of tight hips is the fact that it affects your gait. You have to be able to swing your legs fully to balance when you walk. Also, if you shuffle because of tight hips and balance issues, you are actually perpetuating the tightness, making your balance and gait worse.
Watch this video to learn how to activate your glutes and adductor muscles to help release tight hips and relieve pain:
Are you looking for more exercises to improve your balance? Join our Balance Builders Course! It’s a five-week course that you can do in person or virtually. Classes are held once a week and you’ll also get recorded videos that you can do at home. For more information, email Kimberly.
We also offer specialty digital courses to address a variety of Parkinson’s symptoms, including stooped posture and stiff hands and feet:
- Rebel Fit Club Posture School
- Rebel Fit Club’s “From Cramping Feet to Happy Feet!” Course
- Rebel Fit Club’s PD Exercises to Improve Hand Dexterity & Mobility
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