Hip Arthritis? Try These Hip Strengthening Exercises

[@Dragonfly-spirit]

Hello everyone. It's a little trickier than just strengthening. I have watched, followed and did every exercise that Matt recommends for the past 5 years. First, it has helped me become much more flexible as I started with a completely locked left hip. I'm still not able to go for long walks without suffering for a day or 2 afterwards. It's not just your hips when your whole body has been misaligned for many years. When my hips loosen up, then it's my neck and shoulder that hurts. I still do these exercises, but I have started also doing Pete Egoscue's , Pain Free (new edition) book movements. You must relax the tight muscles to get your body back into full alignment. It's working along with the strengthening. I'm 71 and have avoided ship replacement for 6 years.

[@lisag18]

Me, too. My hip and back will be fine then neck and shoulders start up. I think it's because of the shoulders tensing up to compensate for the pain the hip and back are causing

[@Uprighthealth]

It's ALL connected!

[@ann-louisewiksten9974]

Where do l become a patreon

[@thepianocornertpc]

Egoscue is very good.

[@mariecarton8611]

Get a soft neck brace from Chemist and wear it after walks. Build up time you use it grafually. After use do some gentle movements to relax shoulders. Gently massage opposite hip and leg with no paim. This will ballance the electrics in your nerves.

[@lorraineperson4935]

wow.I am a 77 year old ex-dancer with a PhD. in Dance Education! I am also scheduled for either a cortisone shot or a hip replacement. NONE of my doctors recommended strengthening exercises. And I did not think for myself. I am so grateful. I know these exercises, of course, in fact, I spent 3 years in Paris doing the CANCAN! But I panicked because of the actual pain. I so appreciate your tough-talking encouragement. Just what I needed. A literal kick in the butt.

[@beckymoss6711]

I would like the follow up video

[@paulahicks810]

I like the video please make a short video 😊

[@naniinouye2222]

You keep working out, like dancing it will keep your body in the manner it was intended, p.S. I wish I was a dancer!

[@pinkifloyd7867]

@@naniinouye2222 If you can walk you can dance even if it is not perfect .... Cheers !

[@cecilebs361]

Thank you for the great exercise. I am still young and the doctor advise to have a hip replacement after having an MRI. I had physiotherapy, which did not help but none of these exercises were prescribed .... The pain only started a few months ago with not having any pain before, which is weird to me. And, I have always done sport, ballet dancing, swimming, thai chi ... and never had any injuries nor pain in my hip.. So their prognostic makes no sense to me ...

[@robertpepper5256]

I love Matt Tsu’s advice and direction sooooo much. I am a 64 male with hip arthritis diagnosis and over the last 16 months have self healed using this channel as a blueprint for recovery. ATM!

[@billiejeanbaccus159]

It hurts so bad.🥹🥹

[@jmc8076]

@@billiejeanbaccus159 It does hurt but moving helps. Trust. Start slow and be kind to and listen to your body. Discomfort is OK but pain = stop. Pain isn’t bad just a sensation our body uses to talk to us. Note how many reps created actual pain. Take a day or two and try again at 1-2 reps below what caused pain. Use heat, ice etc (whatever works for you) after each set of exercises. Also try micro doses of them by 1-2 exercises during day - waiting for microwave or stove, talking on phone, brushing teeth etc. Bal with ones to loosen and relax hips and pelvic floor muscles - start slow again and listen to your body. Just search YT incl Feldenkrais by Taro. Doing something consistently is better then nothing - within YOUR pain threshold. A few visits for in person assessment w/a physical therapist can help. Google your area and read staff bios or call for their experience w/ YOUR situation. It sounds cliche but relaxing incl meditation etc esp at night and when stressed helps (or laughing even crying). Anxiety/anger triggers cortisol that can incr inflammation. Not bad but whole other topic for you to google. Our mind is very powerful. Hope any of this helps. There is light. FWIW I’ve had chronic pain incl OA for ~25 yrs. It’s taught me a lot. Namaste PS: Never compare. Focus on your body and path.

[@reggiesanders1284]

I agree. I had no idea what was going on with this injury - couldn’t find it! I am (67) and still playing competitive basketball, tennis and also cycling. I’m not a drug-store solution dude. Yes, lots of these injuries happen due to age. But, it happens due to stopping!!! Keep going folks, just stretch and workout more consistently. For cyclists, our sport is a body tightening machine. You must stretch before, during and after - especially on off days. MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS PLEASE!

[@VivianWicks-bo7nv]

Great to hear that. I'm searching for a hip cure. Thanks

[@luanndavis-jindela3223]

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[@cinnamongirl3070]

I work in physical therapy with the geriatric population. I explain to people every day that I will not be able to help the joint itself, but I can strengthen all the muscles around the joint for added stability, increased mobility, and way less pain. Sadly, the majority of people do not want to put in the effort and opt for some form of surgery. Then I see them again in a few months, still in pain (or worse pain), and we go back to square one. The body is amazing and can heal itself from just about anything if given the correct tools.

[@Tatillana]

Thank you! I just received a shot of hydrocortisone into my hip joint and am using my pain time-out exactly for strengthening the muscle around it. Yours is a very professional advice!

[@cinnamongirl3070]

@@Tatillana Glad it helped!

[@DK-ox7ze]

So you are saying that strengthening the hip muscles can give me back a normal pain free life and prevent hip surgery for the rest of my life?

[@winifredpaton6277]

❤ I have lower back over the fake hip. L4 grrrr but yes I have very tight thighs so now I see what I should be doing. 😅

[@winifredpaton6277]

But I forgot to say I don't have muscle ?? In my bottom. Saggy soft!! So will I do these to help them to muscle up?.

[@angelaromine9082]

Love the free excerise videos for hip arthritis.

[@elisabethseaton6521]

Thank you for your integrity and your conscientious attention. I subscribed right away after the first video of yours that showed up on my feed. I didn't want to lose you! I would love to do a follow along video with you. I'm pushing 80 and people think I'm 60. Your content is valuable. If younger people started doing this, they could stave off the debilitation that comes with neglecting the body and blaming it on old age. You are brilliant

[@cristinafriedman5117]

Thank you so much Matt! I’ve been dealing with hip arthritis for years and now I have bone on bone. 3 doctors advised me to have my hip replaced and I’ve been putting it off. I have been following you for a while few years now and love your videos. And now I just came across this hip arthritis one. Thank you for addressing this debilitating issue and giving me hope. And yes I would love the free follow along guide. Will check out your stretching videos for arthritis too! Thanks again for making those wonderful, informative videos! 🙏🏼

[@carolziemer4549]

OMG! I love this video. I was diagnosed with OA in the hip but am told the pain I describe does not coincide with the degree of damage in the joint. PT did not help me...they were way to aggressive and hurt, setting me back even more. I have since determined that I have three things going on with the whole joint (bursitis and tendonitis/ligamentitis included) and am putting together an arthritis management program to help. The range of motion limitation is my current issue to resolve. Your video explained more about what I can do for my issues than I got from anyone else in the healthcare world. I am going to continue stretching...I have problems straightening that joint, but I am definitely going to add these exercises to my workout regimen, perhaps alternating with walking on off days to help me keep moving. Thank you so much for this video. I am subscribing and will be checking out your website.

[@carolziemer4549]

Update: Great response even during the first week. I can actually run errands and take care of household business for as much as 4 hours without losing the next day for recovery. Thank you, Upright Health!!

[@tosue1]

I've been dealing with a painful hip for several years. After giving up the stretches that caused me more pain, I followed your ATM (always think muscles) and started working more on strengthening. What a difference! I still have some pain, but it's a dull pain now and getting better. I'm so glad I found your videos and your methods.

[@cherylann8292]

How awesome! Thats my goal right now, a dull pain. Hes right, atrophy hurts

[@judydoyle1124]

I staved off a life of acute pain for at least 5 years by strengthening muscles-many from this site. Eventually, i did have a hip replacement because the hip became bone on bone. Is it perfect now? No but discomfort is negligible

[@leannemorin3063]

@@judydoyle1124I am in Canada & "on the list" to get both of my hips replaced as they are both bone on bone... I'm 66 & just recently found this channel & really hoping this will help🤞🏾I'd like to avoid the surgeries altogether by doing these strengthening exercises & stretches instead. Looks like the exercises weren't enough for you after all? - as you ended up having the surgery anyway - just wondering if you thought surgery was worth it?😬

[@goldenkris10]

@@leannemorin3063 Our Country and it’s never ending waiting lists while people suffer are a complete joke.

[@carolyn3746]

Thankyou for giving me hope.

[@lynnecrystal7845]

You have healed yourself and now are helping others heal themselves.I so appreciate that you have the courage to encourage by calling out the shortcomings of the medical establishment on this. Your factual statement that 'It's all about muscles' makes good sense and when practiced properly, the body has the ability to heal itself. Thank you for your directness along with your clear, easy mannered and good humored direction.

[@sueroland8182]

I really appreciate your humor and presentation Matt. Sometimes pain can be hard and emotionally discouraging.Your humor and encouragement helps to lighten that heaviness.👍🙏

[@sandrahardy5418]

Yes, I love his humour as well!

[@animalactiongroup9545]

I have just found Matt I’m 75 and in pain everyday. Was considering surgery but in UK the health service is suffering too. These make PERFECT sense because it’s exactly what my body hates to do. Thanks Matt.

[@keeponkeepingonmrc2023]

I love it too. My 1st time here watching but I love it already ❤

[@Carolmaizy]

I've been going to P. T. for fluid on my knee. I'd noticed stiffness in my legs, thighs, and hips still that was getting worse the less I moved. I'm glad this popped up on my feed, as the stretches will be helpful to add to my home routine . I like your sense of humor and your empathy. Thank you for the good advice you give. I really didn't know how weak my muscles had gotten until I began P. T. I'm slowly getting better every week. New subscriber!

[@Ruby-if4jf]

Thanks!

[@Uprighthealth]

Big thanks to you!

[@janetleeharrison]

YES - I really want the follow-along exercise video, please! I need it to help me stay focused. I'm finding that I do the exercises a couple of days and then I stop doing them. I get distracted/bored/frustrated trying to remember what the exercises are, how many reps, wondering if I'm doing them right or hurting myself. THANK YOU, MATT!👍

[@joanneglas4851]

I had the same issue This is what I do. Choose exercises ❤Do a little sketch/picture of each exercise. ❤Write down how many reps or hold time ❤do first thing in the morning Then it’s fine and out of the way for you day to move along happily.

[@vonfischernreinhard2655]

Danke!

[@Uprighthealth]

Danke für deine Unterstützung!

[@CrankyOldErin]

I would like a follow along video. Your stretches have helped a lot, and I think the strengthening exercises are my next step.

[@naniinouye2222]

Hi Matt! I’ve been living with chronic pain since early 2001. I’ve tried injections in my spine and have been on numerous medications. The fact is, these treatments amount to placing a band aide on an severe deep cut. In other words, not efficient enough to truly help. I’ve had physical therapy, but therapists can’t do anything after you go home. I appreciate your approach to pain. Treating the entire body to pain relief that can be attained. You are very knowledgeable for being so young. You seriously look like my son…lol. Most times, I feel that youth is wasted on the young. Not true for you! You are helping my body get fit and giving me an active life again. I feel reborn! Thank you son for posting these videos! You’re very fun to watch and I even forget I’m working out! Hugs to you, your wife and your kids!🌺🙏🤟🌈💪✌👏

[@Uprighthealth]

Wow thanks! ☺ It's a shame so many physical therapists' job is to try to "fix" you in a 15-30 minute billable time block and send you home with a printout. There's almost no chance of progress! You might like my article on RIIPS: www.uprighthealth.com/blog/riips

[@evettewedlow343]

I want the book please

[@MeTreesndirt]

Tell her how to order the book. ​@@Uprighthealth

[@MeTreesndirt]

​@evettewedlow3. It is likely on Amazon.

[@michelelo218]

Can you do some videos for sciatica and stenosis exercises please?

[@loriettasmall373]

I'm a long time jogger and my hips currently are really beginning to bother me, enjoy your content and feel it's helpful, would certainly enjoy more videos to deal with hip pain!

[@Shaddie701]

I was diagnosed with hip arthritis few days ago, the pain is severe and I’m on medications. I just stumbled on your video now and I started trying out the exercises. Thank you so much

[@Izzy19990]

Oh yes please, please do a follow along video, I have bone on bone hip arthritis in my left hip, I'm trying to avoid surgery, your videos are a great help 😊

[@theworldofjuniperthecat1307]

Is there one yet?

[@dawitbelayneh5694]

Can we talk please

[@lanctermann7261]

Matt's style is great for giving his audience belief in the power of healing and improvement of strength and health, as well as the knowledge of how to attain real results.

[@philipmartin4838]

I’m finding your hip strengthening and stretching exercises really helpful and would really appreciate your follow along video.

[@MillicentMurph]

Matt you make these exercises feel simple but effective. I have pain in my left hip as well as lower back pain at times. I am going to start doing these exercises. I would like the follow along video as this would motivate me even more .

[@christinalovesdogs]

I am so grateful for your channel, all I was told was to stretch endlessly. Only after I started following you and building strength did I get relief. thank you!!

[@Uprighthealth]

AWESOME!! Glad to help!

[@MBriceMD]

Love the advice--and the sense of humor. Pls send a link to the full workout video. Thanks!

[@snakedadAZ]

Yes Matt, please upload follow along video. City bus driver here and deal with crazy hip, groin and leg pain daily. Trouble sleeping cuz of pain Pain switches sides/hips every few weeks(nuts). Doc says arthritis and will eventually need surgery. Grateful I found your channel recently 😂 keep info coming

[@emmecee8063]

Your video on hip arthritis was extremely helpful!!!! I just heard the same directive alot of people have heard about doctor prescribed hip surgery. I did have a cortisone injection today, but only conceded to do that to alleviate the pain temporarily enough to do my own at-home PT exercises. Thanks for your exercise suggestions! Please provided a follow-up video. Here's to us all feeing better!! THANKS!!!!

[@julieerb2993]

I would love a follow-along video of these hip-strengthening exercises! I have osteoporosis, so I need all the help I can get to make those muscles stronger.

[@FrankKrawczel]

One of the best yet!!! Thanks

[@michellewelch6013]

You make me feel that its possible to get stronger. My sisters have both had hip replacement surgery (and cant figure out why it hurt so bloody much!) i dont want that! Im 69, my daughter wants me to go to a gym and I have had miserable experiences with gym guys who push and push until I vomit from the stress of the treadmill. I want to take it slow and get stronger! You make me feel like Its possible, and I can do it.

[@your3kidding]

It's absolutely possible to get stronger at 69 (my age also). I had 4 sessions with a PT, who gave me a handful of exercises to do while lying down! Yes, the progress is slow but I stay safe and comfortable while continuing "working out" on my own. The therapy sessions were a year ago and I'm now walking without a cane or a limp; starting to practice small jumps.

[@thefledglingbabyboomer]

Hello, Try the pool I love the water exercises for my hips.

[@alansloane9500]

Your video has answered a lot of questions for me, and has eased a lot pain and discomfort. Thankyou sooo! much. in just ten minutes!

[@janebaker745]

Wow thank you, at last someone who understands what it feels like to be in pain and how to try to overcome it. I am 57 with arthritis in nearly every joint... oweee is my favourite word ... but not any more .. I'm determined to follow you and try your exercises and advice...

[@lenr793]

Please provide a follow along video. This is great and so are you. :)

[@kanditedesco3965]

I’m so glad that I found your videos 2 days ago! I wish I found your channel earlier. I’ve had hip knee and wrist pain for some years. I’m 52. I had a bad fall from snowboarding 20 years ago. I’ve only done the hip exercises from your videos for 2 days and I’ve felt better already! Thanks so much for your amazing explanation and instructions! I hope you will do some video about wrist pain and the fix when you have time. Thanks again!!!

[@Uprighthealth]

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[@vicentegarcia6958]

Hi Matt. It was wonderful from you to share the research on hip arthritis. I understand much better what I have and what doctors have told me. Thanks

[@joesyogafitness6085]

Yes, I would like a follow-along video. I am a 67 year old yoga instructor. I see a lot of older students with hip and back pain They would do anything to avoid surgery if they could. These are great! Thanks Matt, I enjoyed watching this video.

[@4444marla]

You are really wonderful! I’ve been in excruciating pain with my right hip which they say needs to be replaced but I’m fearful so I’m waiting but in a lot of pain and I’m going to give your exercises to try. Thanks much.!

[@janetwoolard279]

Your videos make so much sense! I sought out posture therapy for my back when Drs. had no answers. Strengthening muscles to function properly and loosening others that restrict movement is key. Bravo!

[@bpm1965]

Matt, I super enjoyed your video. Was curious if you recommend for patients who under went hip replacement. It's been close to three months and the one hip which was a revision continues to give me pain. I've done versions of exercise 2 which seems to help the most. BTW I am as limber as a 2 x 4, but I do need to get my muscles in shape. Thx again!

[@cdefalco6456]

I absolutely love your videos, and yes, I'd really appreciate having a video with a follow along of these exercises. Thank you so very much!

[@babydoll61688]

What a God send. Thought my only recourse was surgery and Voila!! Here comes some really fantastic,doable exercises. Thank you from my heart. I would love to have a free exercise video.

[@jennifersmith6263]

Thank you so much..I'm 64 been on pain killers and rubs for years....great results

[@lcork]

I would love a copy of the free follow along video. I was recently told I need double hip replacement and there was NO OTHER OPTION. I was shocked but made the appointment. I made it six months down the road just to make sure I had sick time and vacation time available, but now I am way more interested in fixing the problem.

[@mystery-salad]

Yes please make the follow-on video. This is good stuff.

[@cwr2375]

So glad I found this video. I had been having hip pain for about 4 months. The main cause was violently, improperly rotating my hips open when my golf swing went wrong for a couple months. Secondarily, my pilates class encouraged overstretching hip flexors with your knee on the pilates reformer (sled). I knew if I went to an orthopedist, he'd probably find arthritis (I'm 61) and blame my problem on that, despite the fact that arthritis is long-term degradation and my symptoms came on in a hurry. I tried a bunch of stretches and they didn't help, and sometimes hurt. One day I just decided to rest a dumbell on my thigh and lift my knee (much like the first exercise in this video). I told the orthopedist that it was the one thing that seemed to make things better. His response was that he would expect that to make things worse, not better, and as expected, he blamed arthritis. Lo and behold, i find this video and it recommends exactly that exercise, along with two others that also seem like they will help. I am so glad to learn from this video that there may be a muscle / training way to fix this problem. Thanks for posting it.

[@whomeverwherever]

Yes please-early 40’s here and left hip pain is just getting ridiculous. Special request for a video that gets right to the exercises with minimal talk/time before & in between. Maybe just a, “do this x times a week with a break or every day, etc.” Pain and frustration have a way of compounding the short attention span, if ya get what I mean! Many thanks!

[@olgarodriguez7883]

I have already shared this with a friend who suffers from arthritis pain. I want you to know that I appreciate all the knowledge that you have and sharing it with those who are suffering from arthritis pain. I don’t like taking pills all the time or going for those Cortizone shot Chevy three months. I’m thankful that I found you on KZbin.

[@laurie1070]

Thanks Matt. A follow along video would definitely be appreciated! Thanks for all of the very informative videos that you post!

[@karenhetchler9941]

I really appreciate your videos, knowledge, humour, and demonstrations. I like how you blend science and common sense to help people like me understand, receive inspiration and encouragement to stay motivated.

[@GLee-oz1vj]

Yes, I would like a follow-along video to improve my bone-on-bone hip arthritis. I would do anything to avoid surgery if I could. Thanks Matt, I enjoy watching your videos!

[@EricVolkers]

Very informative video. I was diagnosed with severe bilateral hip arthritis and was recommended a hip replacement. I refused to go that route and asked for cortisone shots and physical therapy. After a month of doing the exercises daily my hip pain has decreased tremendously and on most days pain free. I am feeling stronger and flexibility improving every week. Videos like this has helped me so much. Again, Great video!

[@shesaidsomething1]

Congratulations on feeling better. I have degenerative hip osteoarthritis (worse in the left hip). I have gone through substantial muscle weakening, and I started back in the gym over the summer for increased cardiovascular fitness and range of motion exercise (inclined treadmill, elliptical, rowing machine, and bicycle) in addition to outside bicycling and paddle boarding to offset my decreased hiking ability. I also started weights targeting my hip adductors/abductors/flexors/extensors. They are incredibly weak, and I max out at 30-50 pounds (might not be weak for some, but this is weak for me). I am getting ready for surgery because my pain has increased, I am unable to walk pain-free without a cane, and my quality of life has diminished. I say all this because strength training might not be enough. It is not for me. I will keep strengthening my muscles in preparation for surgery to live my best active life. Good luck!

[@SusanNeal-r4p]

Please do a follow up video. I love your show. It is very encouraging!!!!

[@johnstoneman837]

Thank you for the straight talk approach to hip OA, Matt. I was heading for hip replacement because I had forgotten the lost art of muscle-building. Thanks for the reminder. The follow along video will be a great addition.

[@thewanderingpiscean2173]

Love your videos, and I’ve found you’re advice very helpful..would love a follow along video…I’ve had hip pain for almost a year now, and really want to get my hip mobility back…❤

[@noahvale2627]

Your approach has resonated with me for the last couple years. I am 73 and improving mobility and reducing pain.

[@anneheine3675]

I’d love the follow along video. Thanks for the great information and exercises! Much appreciated!

[@lisawentworth6553]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I did the exercises along with you and I would love to have a copy of the video. I'm going to search through your channel for more exercises for other parts of my body too. Thank you so much!

[@cindywatson4626]

Yes great ideas about hip arthritis ! Yes would love a you tube video! Thank you !!!

[@kaybradley5100]

I love everything that Upright Health offers! I cured persistent shoulder pain (the docs called it shoulder cuff tear) using the shoulder program. It is amazing! But it takes time. Then I gave the hips program to my parents, who are in their 80s and were practically disabled after getting seriously ill overseas. They are now walking again, four miles per day, and still doing the program! And now I am beginning the hip program as well. I am 61 and athletic. I also do yoga. But when I end up in pain these days and think I've been injured, I turn to Upright Health for answers. Thank you, Matt and Shane!

[@chrischili3170]

I also would like follow up video. Thks for these simple easy exercises.

[@janitsmith4173]

Thanks a lot sir.Your teaching gives me hope and healing to my hip arthrithis .

[@vickyghantous6290]

I’d like the follow along video

[@chaplainsoffice6907]

Thank you for your great advice and expertise helping those who are ageing or suffering. I am a 76 year old male who enjoy cycling on my 21 speed road bicycle. Its hips are stiff getting off the couch, but once I am cycling I feel good. Once again I say thank you for your empathy and caring.

[@marinamarina1534]

Yes, follow along, thank you sir. 🌷

[@naniinouye2222]

Aloha Matt! Could you please send me an instruction download for hip exercises. I really appreciate everything you've helped me with. You are the best physical therapist I've found online thus far! I have shared your channel to everyone I know and they also enjoy them! Much love to you and your entire ohana!!❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊❤

[@naniinouye2222]

Hi Matt! Do you only reply to those who support your channel through monetary gains? I am unable to give money right now, but intend to do so as soon as I have the financial means to do so. You help so many and definitely deserve the help to improve your content. Thank you for saving my life!🌺Nani

[@noorslight1]

This is so helpful. I appreciate you and the sharing expertise you bring. I’d like a free video too.

[@ireneboblack2242]

You have easy manner about you and you seem to be trustworthy, giving good direction, explanations. Yeah, I actually listened to you and am so please to have access to these videos. Definitely will do these exercises and I would like the follow-along videos. Do you have exercises for frozen shoulder, as well?

[@tinacarson4792]

Yes yes yes!!! Strengthen these neglected muscles! It helps SO MUCH!!!❤

[@breprice2334]

please the follow along video, just found you, did the exercises you preformed, I love it. the little I did ws helpful, so I know continuing will help.

[@colincurbishley6050]

Thanks for the videos Matt...I had a left hip replacement 6 months ago and was told the right one needs replacing.. I recovered quickly as I'm slightly built and regularly exercise and stretch...but I wasn't doing particular hip muscle strengthening or stretching. I'm now determined to take the exercise route so love to have follow along videos. Much appreciated 👍🙏

[@annegousha9484]

This video was incredibly informative and helpful! I just discovered your channel and subscribed immediately as these stretches made a huge difference as soon as I did them. I would love and appreciate a follow along video. Thank you so much for this channel!

[@hizkidz5]

Yes, please follow along video! I appreciate your help as I have a desk job and my hips scream when I get up and have to slowly unfold then limp down the hall for a bit before I can walk normal. The stretches have helped improve the time it takes to get to normal walking. I feel that over the years I have changed how I walk because of the pain and am trying to relearn how to hold my pelvis when walking. Does this make sense? Thank you so much!

[@LizBoyle-qn7iz]

WOW! I just discovered you, Matt, this morning. I'm 65 and was diagnosed with mild arthritis in both hips a year ago after a Pickleball injury. I have done yoga 3x a week for years (thank goodness) and did lots of physio after the injury. My doc recommended a hyaluronic acid injection but I found Aquafit instead and I am improving! My yoga teacher likes to inform us about anatomy and was talking about hamstrings the other day which led me to do a little research and concluding my Biceps Femoris needs attention (as I sometimes feel heat and pain just to the left of my left knee). Looking for Biceps Femoris stretches led me to you. I've now watched the video above and am excited to have you confirm what I am experiencing ... improvement with attention to muscles. ATM Looking forward to more of your excellent videos and avoiding a hip replacement in the future. Thank you! I would very much like to see your follow up hip video. Kindest regards .... Liz

[@dietrichs.7623]

Thank you. I was told I had hip arthur from xray. That was not the reason for my doc visit and I have never had any pain there. This helps with understanding and to have insight of how to stregthen.

[@CorneliaPayne-fv7ih]

Sounds like great advice. Diagnosed with hip arthritis, despite cortisone injections x 4 & R hip replacement, only have limited range movement and plenty of pain. Only regular exercises keep things going.

[@colleenlanza3262]

I would like a follow along video. I have a shooting pain from top of hip to knee. Xrays and MRI shows no bone issues. Have done some PT exercises that helped but I believe too much sitting in my recliner during covid caused the problem. PT helped but I feel like I need some other exercises and this video seems right. I will definitely do these exercises. Loved what you said about arthritis not necessarily being the culprit. I believe in food as medicine and avoiding Rx. I am 70 years old, vegan and on no Rx. I cured my acid reflux by what I avoid as food and I want to fix this hip problem completely without meds too. I hope this works.

[@TinaBarnes-g3g]

Matt, You make so much sense! I'm trying my best at these exercises but am very tight at inner thigh/groin which is causing alot of knee tracking with pain and severe muscle spasms. Any videos that you can refer me to for this?

[@sandrafinney8791]

This is so helpful!! I would love to have the free video to follow along. I am struggling with hip arthritis and want to avoid joint replacement surgery so I will be doing these exercises. Thank you!

[@gfluff3525]

AII .. wow .. this all makes good sense, thank you !!! Thank you for these exercises, and showing limitations, very helpful

[@hyacinthABC]

Yes please! I love your approach and would love to have a follow-along video. Also anything you have for knees!

[@cathrynwalker4442]

Hi. This all makes so much sense. Thank you. Yes the follow on video would be very helpful please. ( I too am trying to avoid a replacement but there seems to be an established groove of treatment in the uk)

[@rosemrs8]

Thanks for posting this video. I have been suffering from hip pain for several months. I am certainly going to try these exercises

[@JacobusOlivier-nv1qv]

It's a Blessing seaing this video. I surely going to try it. It's so inspiring the way you promote and trying to help one and it all one can do is to try it out. Gods Blessings!!!

[@LuveaNurse]

You give such great education and are very inspiring to the self healing landscape! I appreciate your videos! Your advice is spot on!!

[@auntihooha]

I was a ballet dancer for 20 years. I’ve spent years with chiropractors and have done tai chi, qi gong, yoga - but I still find your exercises surprisingly simple and effective! Thank you! ❤

[@mataform]

Hi. Would love the follow on video . Had hip replacements for both hips and it’s not been great . I had a damage to glutes on both sides before the operation. I think your video so far has been great so thank you. Got desperate thinking I can never get theses hips better and I am a horse rider . Only ridden once and omg my hips nearly killed me after. But I am determined to get better. Horses are my joy.

[@karenjensen8707]

Thank you so much for your practical no nonsense approach. Very helpful exercises!

[@valeriebest6045]

Thank you so much for this video. It will be a great help for an elderly individual that I am doing so me mobility exercises with to improve the range of motion. I'm already doing the second one now and will add the others for "stand-up" option. ✅

[@teresasaunders9835]

absolutely love how you demonstrate the exercises and are honest about it all💝

[@moria9203]

Thanks for your offering. I am interested in your follow-along video. Thanks for helping us to be healthy

[@smoothjazzwomanpm]

Please add follow along video. The above exercises address my current hip pain. The information of why there is pain and what works is invaluable. Thank you!

[@willamurray-k8x]

These videos are amazing! Thank you! They are so helpful after finding my arthritis diagnosis. I've been in pain on and off for 7 years sometimes limping severely Which is hard as a carpenter since we need to do heavy lifting. These videos are making sense and giving me back control. Thanks! Would LOVE that downloadable video to exercise to. Thanks for all you do!

[@clementwen4973]

Matt, thank you for your hard work in uploading these videos. I am 69 with a one year history of a painful right hip. It seemingly started after I started doing hip stretching exercises after being told by a trainer I had poor flexibility in my hips and lower extremities. Never had any bad nor hip pains before. I could have overdone the stretching exercises causing some injury by pushing on with the stretching despite warning pain symptoms. Finally was diagnosed with osteoarthritis by an orthopedic surgeon with x ray showing joint space narrowing and acetabular spurring. No bone on bone yet. After viewing a multitude of videos, I am getting to believe that muscle strengthening is the key. So I have become hooked to your videos, and am very interested in your follow along videos.

[@lindaelarde2692]

Love your videos...such great advice with a gentle tone which is so critical to adopt a slow and steady wins the race type of program and stick with it. I have found your videos so helpful! I ended up with a hip replacement because I discovered after trying for 4 years to avoid surgery that I had a necrotic hip. But your information was super helpful getting me back to full functioning, running, jumping, aerobics...and playing with my grandkids...I'm turning 66 in 2 weeks! Thanks for the humor ...laughter makes it all easier!

[@jaymiller8476]

Great video! I could really use the follow-along video for this. I am about to start some PT for a strained gluteus muscle and I want to see how much I can help my hip out before I start.

[@kelleybush]

I love your videos! Your presentation and demonstration is awesome. I hope you are a yoga teacher, too, because you’d be great. I feel so much better after watching these. I was told hip arthritis because I was having hip flexor issues and getting “stuck” while going from sitting to standing. I’m like, huh? Two months ago I was fine and doing body weight exercises and walking 3 miles a few times a week. How’d I get hip arthritis in a month? Be that as it may, I’m taking your approach first. Thank you for sharing this wealth of info and helping the world have happy hips.

[@BabaCoker]

Thank you. You have provided the help I need!

[@patriciakunz1198]

Thank you! slow and easy does it. Feeling so much better.

[@JacquieCripe]

Thank you! I hope your video is still available. I would love it! I have already done the 3 exercises from the video. I am glad I found you!

[@suzannestrickland6903]

I would love to have the follow along video! Thank you for all that you do!