Weekly Hip Stretch – Hip Circles
This week we’re working accessing the range of motion known as curcumduction, or the circular motion of the hip.
Illuminate me…
It’s really a combination of other movements: flexion + abduction + extension + adduction. The hip is one of only a handful of joints in the body that can do this.
It’s important to have that arcing or circling motion when you play sports, when you walk, and when you dance Tango! Doing all of these things requires the thigh bone to turn in an arcing motion, and being able to access that motion is important in keeping the hip joints healthy.
Try it…
We’re going to be on our backs, using a strap. The strap is used to help control the motion. The goal is to get a smooth range of motion, ultimately being able to move through any parts that feel stuck or less accessible.
The strap gives us support for that movement so we don’t have to muscle through it and can focus on the mechanics we’re working through without being so concerned with having to support the leg. It also helps create a “plugged-in” feeling of the femur head in the hip socket, also creating better mechanics.
Check out the video for detailed instructions.
As always, go slowly and listen to your body.
Wishing you happy hips!