How to Prevent Running Injuries (Part 3): Increasing Your Hip Mobility

Hip Mobility Exercises For Runners…..

 

Over the last few weeks we have disclosed that your glutes to be strong and that your ankles need to be mobile to prevent running injuries…. If you’ve missed those posts you can check them out by going here. We’ve saved the best for last in this final tip series. That is- increasing the mobility of your hip to prevent running injuries. You may be asking why your hip needs more mobility when running? Glad you asked. Here’s exactly why….

 

Why Your Hip Needs More Mobility to Run Pain Free?

 

Over the last few weeks we have disclosed that your glutes to be strong and that your ankles need to be mobile to prevent running injuries…. If you’ve missed those posts you can check them out by going here. We’ve saved the best for last in this final tip series. That is- increasing the mobility of your hip to prevent running injuries. You may be asking why your hip needs more mobility when running? Glad you asked. Here’s exactly why….

 

Does Your Hip Need More Mobility?

 

Without seeing a sport physical therapist that specializes in running injuries it is nearly impossible to discern what mobility exercises you may need to perform to prevent your running injuries. What I’ve done is created a few simple videos that you can see below to help you discern what movements or motions your hip may need to improve upon.

 

 

 

 

Try These Hip Mobility Exercises to Prevent Running Injuries….

 

Now that we’ve laid a framework on why you need hip mobility and how to assess it, lets look at which exercises you need to perform.

 

Concluding Thoughts On Running Injuries….

 

Increasing the mobility of your hip is essential to preventing and overcoming running injuries. Having adequate mobility allows you to run more efficiently, effectively, but also stay healthy. Don’t overlook this part of your training program if you want to stay fit and run without injuries.

 

 

 

 

About Author: Dr. Scott Gray

 

Dr. Scott Gray is an internationally recognized and expert physical therapist specializing in sport, athletic, and back and neck injuries. He is the inventor of a revolutionary form of treatment called the GRAY METHOD. This type of treatment unlike others, addresses the CAUSE rather than just your SYMPTOMS with a full body approach. Contact our skilled therapists at Back In Motion to get started on the road to pain relief!