Hip pain getting in/out of the car? ๐ฃ In order to get in and out of most cars, you have to lift your knees so you can clear your feet โ๐ฝ This marching type motion can be aggravating to the hip and groin region if there isnโt enough strength there ๐ The key, though, in strengthening is not to increase pain and this simple exercise can offer a great way to strengthen the muscles in a nice way โ
Use 50% effort as you bring your heel up and press your Pam down. The goal is to simply get a muscle contraction and hold it for 3-5 seconds ๐๐ผ Relax and repeat up to 5-10 times each side. โ ๏ธ Modify by reducing the pressure, range of motion and/or repetitions depending on what feels good. This should NOT increase pain significantly- if it does, modify accordingly โ ๏ธ Hereโs to getting out of the car like my 85 year old grandma!
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