Can't Lift Leg To Put Pants On? 5 Exercises To Stop Pain When Lifting Leg To Put Pants On

[@lightofthegoldenthread]

Thanks so much for this. I have not been able to put my pants on standing up since having a baby seven years ago and no one has been able to help and yet this video has helped more in a week than any professional help for years!

[@More4Life]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jsimpson83777]

I am the same as you, 8 years ago I had a C-section and since then, I’ve been unable to put my pants on

[@alisonlekarev2183]

Going to try these. I've been feeling stiff in the hip joints for a while and then I missed a step while coming down a ladder and over-stretched the area. Took me 2.5 months to stop limping with pain! Hoping these will help, because I struggle getting socks on now. I'm only 52. :(

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear you've been struggling. Good luck!

[@hansweichselbaum2534]

Thank you, most useful! I have cycled all my life, now at 76, after two hip operations I have difficulties even with a step through bike. I am sure that your exercises will help me.

[@More4Life]

@@hansweichselbaum2534 you're welcome.

[@hluvv7607]

Thank you for doing this vid i have this issue and its extremely painful and frustrating especially when i had knee replacement 3 months ago on the same left side

[@More4Life]

You're welcome.

[@RoYal_210]

Thanks Doc I so badly needed this may God bless you

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@rosannaburgess714]

I do have this problem, thank you so much for your help, have a blessed day.❤😊

[@More4Life]

You're welcome.

[@lynneberry6495]

Love step two... Been looking to strengthen hip flexors instead of stretching them 🙏❤️

[@More4Life]

Glad you liked it.

[@moviecats_]

Thank you so much for this! I have a pulled hip flexor and these really helped.

[@More4Life]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suewright1299]

Many thanks Dr Candy, a really great video. At the moment my husband doesn’t need help putting his putting his pants (or trousers here in the UK), but he has arthritis in his left hip so, apart from me helping him he wants to be able to do the exercises you’ve just demonstrated. So your video is much appreciated. 😊

[@More4Life]

Hope it helps. Here's another one he might enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hou3gYN4i7yKZtksi=uKfvhugGvRxI6TI5

[@cellamendra8029]

What is the best exercise/s of the one with a lumbar- spine surgery? And with osteoarthritis..right knee pain causing the right leg to be shorter than the left leg. At first my legs were still longer & when I reach 72 & now i am 75 yrs old i noticed that my right knee & leg became shorter & not straight compared with my left knee & leg. Because of osteoarthritis my right knee & leg became shorter & not straight anymore & difficult to walk due to pain.

[@More4Life]

@@cellamendra8029 here's a video about one leg being longer than the other and some possible solutions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3Osi4CLg8tkhtk

[@ScottieMacF]

Great video. Just what I was looking for.

[@More4Life]

Glad it was helpful

[@billm4560]

Thank you for another great video! Only trouble I have is getting up from a chair if it’s kinda low! Thank you for sharing!

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Here's a video about standing up from a chair. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTTmKZ7m9uYmpY

[@billm4560]

@@More4Life Thank you!

[@More4Life]

@@billm4560 you're welcome

[@LFUFMNX]

The exercise you show of lifting the knee and using the hand to assist holding it is exactly what I need. I wish you had a recommended a regimen (do ____ reps, ____ times a day). I also watched your Can't Lift Leg To Get In Car video. Also very good.

[@More4Life]

Glad the videos were helpful. I rarely give recommendations on exact number of reps, sets, times per day etc because it's different for each person based on their condition. If you want at baseline, basic recommendation, try starting with 10 times holding for 10 seconds each, once per day. You can do more or less as needed.

[@LFUFMNX]

@@More4LifeThat makes sense. I'll do that. Thanks!

[@More4Life]

You're welcome.

[@paintingwithrosev741]

Thank You.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@beckybooher340]

Thanks u for video I got hip pain anknee paints hard for me to stand up to put paint on

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@007OrlyOK]

Thank you for your great advice😇

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@mssu9885]

Thank you for the great video 👍🏻 is swimming also help the hip pain? Thank you

[@More4Life]

Swimming is a good exercise that likely won't hurt your hip. That said, it's probably not likely to substantially improve the problem either.

[@hikgerguy1234]

Thanks for this video. Very informative. I'm dealing with hip pain on the side when doing just two movements (putting on pants while standing and swinging my left leg into the car). Been doing PT for about 4 months with really no resolution. I was never told about the exercises you show here. Can you tell us how many reps to do the exercises, and for the one where you're seated, lifting the leg, then holding it, how long should we try to hold it? If I still lived in the St. Louis area, I'd come see you!

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. I usually don't give sets and reps because it varies by person and severity of condition. My general answer is usually 1-2 minutes for stretches and 10 x 10 second holds on the sitting one you asked about and for the balance exercise.

[@hikgerguy1234]

Understood. Thanks for your reply!

[@renu2669]

Thanks Dr Dave

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@karenmurchison6030]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful for me.

[@More4Life]

Glad it was helpful.

[@josephineford9886]

Great video

[@More4Life]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jaymund1130]

Great video, but my problem is not with my knee or the hips. It is due to the inflexibility of the spine. Or rather, the inability to arch the back. Tying the shoe lace has become such pain I have started using Slip-ins. This aging thing is really getting painful.

[@More4Life]

This video on lower back arthritis may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHPFioKPq9-Wbsk

[@judigullett9060]

I already had hip replacement surgery about 7 years ago. Does tht mean I need another?

[@More4Life]

Most modern joint replacements are lasting 20+ years. That said, you'd need to talk to your doctor to figure out the specifics of your symptoms.

[@delorescook9303]

What if u don't have socket/ in hip

[@CrazyArt-r5e]

Great video 👍

[@More4Life]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@petertian39]

helpful ❤

[@More4Life]

Glad it was helpful

[@Bellaclaire1]

Can these exercises be done after a hip replacement?

[@More4Life]

If its within the first few months after a hip replacement, check with your surgeon and PT as with some surgical techniques you're not supposed to flex your hip more than 90 degrees. If it's been quite awhile, then most likely they're ok.

[@dianapugh1534]

I have a new hip and it's easy.

[@TM-tx9ct]

Great video, but all my life, I've sat on the edge of my bed to put my pants on. Never could see the point of wobbling around in midair. But I do have problem hip muscles, so this is very useful.

[@More4Life]

Glad it was useful

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

The biceps...... my gosh....! I started having SEVER pain in my pelvic area on my right hip joint or tendon or something, I run alot but dont remember anything happening, it just started hurting so bad yesterday after sitting in church that I could barley walk when I stood up, no Idea what to do. I cant put my sock on my right foot and im in better shape than 99% of people I know.

[@YassDavid]

You got some pretty huge shot guns.

[@barbaraferron7994]

Q: Could there be a nerve aspect to this?❓ I feel as if my muscles don't get the message. I can't get my feet high enough seated to even get a pair of underpants under them.

[@More4Life]

There could definitely be a nerve aspect. This video might help explain that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqfSlHVvhdmfhbc

[@MarinaUganda]

My hip hurts when doing these excercises.

[@More4Life]

They're probably not the exercises for you then. It's impossible to make an online video that applies to every person. Contact a physiotherapist in your area to get an evaluation for your specific problem.

[@anabathurst8721]

I use my cane to put my pants on.

[@More4Life]

That's a great tip. Thanks for sharing!

[@NASurname]

Pants? Wtf

[@Merrianna]

You are obviously not a senior citizen or you would understand the value of this video & others to help us do activities of daily living & increase our mobility thanks to Dr. Dave!