STOP doing THIS for inner thigh pain with hip arthritis (UPDATED)

This exercise could actually increase groin pain and inner thigh pain 😣
And even better, here are three exercises to focus on instead. This pain can be one of the most common symptoms of hip osteoarthritis. Groin pain and tightness can limit walking, going up and down the stairs and even getting in the car. But, there is something you can do about it!
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One of the main reasons inner thigh and groin muscles can become irritated is likely from overuse, compensating for other hip muscles that may be weakened. Especially when walking, now the inner thigh muscles have to work harder than they are used to.
The best way to find relief is to add variety to your training. Moving in different directions can help to reduce the tension and pain and allow other muscles to do their jobs. Join Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist as she walks you through the one exercise to avoid and the 3 exercises to focus on instead.
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[@arthritisadventure]

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[@carolcline1177]

I was recently diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis. When I asked to be referred for physical therapy, the doctor told me therapy can possibly worsen my condition and nothing more was done for me. End of conversation. I found a massage therapist who greatly helped with the pain I was experiencing. And I am so very grateful I found you! Thank you for your willingness to educate us!

[@arthritisadventure]

I am so glad you found the channel too! Welcome!

[@olivesoondar1165]

I was in 2 vehicles accident & a fall of a 10ft steps with out a rail after a few yr later when l was 20's , now an 65yrs am having hip , waiste , knee & right shoulder pains that wakes me up every nights

[@bethcares17anonymous38]

I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the knee. Doctors and surgeons are clueless about physical therapy benefits. Dr. Kuhn is wonderful! Motion is Lotion: it will always help.

[@brendastolecki4755]

​@@olivesoondar1165 start taking HYDROLYZED PROTEIN PEPTIDES, AKA: POWDERED COLLAGEN. It helps to restore cartilage in shoulders, hips, knees, etc. Actually helps the whole body. You need it for the rest of your life. Do not take it with caffeine. Error on some pkg, instructs this. Herbal tea, milk, juices, hot cereals, soups....tasteless but it must dissolve.

[@TheHermitTeller]

My Mum has the same diagnosis and she's been living with the pain for years. I'm convinced doctors just want to keep us sick 😤

[@TheLittlerit]

I’ve gone to a chiropractor for years was told he could only help me . Physical therapy was suggested by someone else . I looked on u tube an found you , it’s been 2 months that I haven’t seen a chiropractor I visit you daily . Thank you from Ohio

[@arthritisadventure]

So happy to help

[@charlottestaraitis1273]

I just finished 4 wks of PT, why didn't they tell me any of this??? Thank you for your education and dedication to helping others.

[@arthritisadventure]

I’m glad you found this video. Hope these tips help you ❤️

[@arlenehenderson8090]

Exactly. I found an exercise online and told my PT and she was like yes do that...ugh...I'm paying you for what?

[@sueworsell4122]

You are so easy to listen to and explain the movements so clearly. Thank you. 😊

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad to hear! You're welcome.

[@shirleycolopy4322]

Thank you for these tips. I can’t afford PT and struggle with hip pain constantly. These are helping me greatly. You are a blessing. 🙌🏼❤️

[@arthritisadventure]

You're so welcome! Glad you like the video.

[@debraholmes3299]

You are true a gem. You give so many of us hope again. Thank you!!❤

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome

[@jwlryman203]

So no one told me that I have hip arthritis, could be because I have a bad back too . But you have helped me sooo much !!! Thank God you popped up on here . Thank you for what you do !!

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm glad you've seen such a benefit. I'm glad you found the channel too!

[@nancyj.taylor4090]

Thanks! I appreciate this to alleviate my hip/groin pain. I have one hip replacement already and want to avoid another😶

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome!

[@plumplumi]

i may not have osteoarthirtis but i do have muscular problems in the hips added with fatigue and these exercices were actually very useful for me ! I'm going to add them to my weekly schedule to reinforce these muscles. Thank you for your videos, they are so well done and well explained !

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the videos!

[@cindystechschulte1487]

Dang girl...I want to strengthen my thighs. Yours look so strong.

[@nicola4543]

Thank you so much for all these informative videos, they help so much! I have osteoarthritis in my hips and also broke a hip a couple of years ago and your exercises help so much, and your positivity is so uplifting!

[@arthritisadventure]

That's what I'm here for. You got this!

[@maryannbarros450]

Dr. Alyssa, you are a blessing for me. Continue your good deeds of helping others for in due time you will be rewarded.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you have seen such a benefit!

[@latrissaakabutterfly4476]

I think I found out about my problem thanks to you. I have hip pain in my groin area all the around to the side of my hip. I do leg kicks for my stretch routine, I do hip 90/90 rotations, and kneeling quad and squats. When my orthopedic did an impingement exam with my left hip and took my leg to my right shoulder, I felt the pain on the side of my hip and around my buttocks. Doing those quad exercises/stretches, I can feel pain when doing it. I just did these 3 exercises along with you just now and felt nothing (although the last one was complicated like you stated so I used the wall. It does feel weird but I know practice makes perfect) except it's working (lol). So I will eliminate those to see if it will make a difference. You have a new subscriber here! Edit: I was already subscribed to you. I just researched what to do about my pain in my groin area and your video popped up.

[@gailhanna3576]

Love your talks. The best

[@arthritisadventure]

So great to hear! Glad you like the videos.

[@khansajeda119]

Lots of love very well explained

[@arthritisadventure]

Great to hear! Glad you liked the explanation.

[@richardcraig9513]

Thank you so much for this video Alyssa. The tip you give for the back to the wall on the hip hinge really clicked for me!

[@arthritisadventure]

You're so welcome! Glad you like it.

[@jackrook3847]

This approach to exercise is certainly worthy to share with others, and I already have a couple of folks in mind. Again, thank you .

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you like the videos.

[@maryc6091]

Thank you so much Alyssa for doing this video. I’m the kind of person who needs to start a program for my hip OA very slowly. This is a good place to start. 😊

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm so glad! You're welcome.

[@deedeew4040]

I have been searching for answers. Since last summer when i walk too much, exercise in hot tub, my groan, hips and bottom of my buttock hurts. I stopped exercising, iced my groan and hips and buttock and this has helped. You have explained why I am in so much pain. My muscles are in poor condition. I will start doing these exercises. Thank you.

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad you found the video! Welcome.

[@andreaabrams3429]

I don’t have osteoarthritis that I know of but I do have groin pain. I have had a groin injury in the past from running and in the last couple of months it seems to be happening again. I’m going to try these.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you're giving them a try.

[@user-hr1rc3xn4e]

Enjoying the recent videos. Like the slides of the muscle group working. Makes the exercises easier, understanding which muscle to use for the exercises.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like them!

[@user-sr4he3tj4v]

You are the absolute best Alyssa. Your KZbin videos are so helpful. Thank you!

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome!

[@roxycarmichael1678]

I really like this. Recovering from an injury and hip arthritis. I did a few minutes. More later ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

Great job doing the exercises!

[@ahmedmustsfahmedmustaf8649]

Thank you for your knowledge

[@arthritisadventure]

welcome!

[@vanessajoiner9078]

Awesome!! I need this!!! I now understand my regular exercise program and will put advice towards that but definitely doing these three exercises on a regular basis!!!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad it was helpful!

[@loriwilliamson5738]

Love, love, LOVE your channel. You truly do help people with your expertise and guidance. Thank you!

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome

[@graceukwu9203]

Another excellent video.

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you!

[@charlotte7647]

Alyssa, well done !!! You have tje best presence on youtube of anyone ive seen. I formerly owner a healthclub in my early 40s. This is only video ive seen this far however i will stay tuned to your wonderful presence and education through liking? Subscribing amd sharing your videos. Please dont leave us We need you !!! Great set of legs girl !!!

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm so glad you like the channel! I appreciate you sharing my videos. I will be here!

[@user-ow9jy8ss8u]

very nice exercises!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like them!

[@lucindasangiovanni3117]

Very helpful -

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yasmeeniqbal69]

Thanks 🙏 very HELPFUL 💕

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jackiepenner-lourdes3374]

The first video I found that actually explains what I've been experiencing. Thanks so much for the exercises!

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome- hope it helps!

[@satyakarma5193]

Very good exercise thanks 🙏

[@arthritisadventure]

You are welcome!

[@jeffreywise4807]

Thanks!

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the support!

[@shibumpmani9012]

Thank you❤

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome!

[@TheSpiritofBeverlyBolden]

I've been watching so many trainers on KZbin University😅. So glad to have come across your channel. Your techniques yield a profound level of exercisw compassion to the body.🎉🎉🎉😊😊

[@arthritisadventure]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@FlipMacz]

PHENOMENAL video. Wow! I have no cartilage left in either hip. Advanced osteo-A. I choose no surgery. Love PT. I have hardly any pain. But hips did fuse from bone-on-bone, so can't bend down. Other than that, the only thing I've noticed is can't stand or walk for very long ... but I live a normal life. Really really needed this!! Thank you sososo much❤❤❤

[@imjustjules]

I’m so excited I found your channel! Finally something I can try. Especially with my dad, although he has hlab27 reactive arthritis specifically. I have fibromyalgia. Hoping my SI joints tolerate the hip hinges okay but the first two exercises I can definitely do :)

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm glad you found the channel too!

[@beverleysnyman7359]

THANK U GOD BLESS U

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome!

[@janetmahaffey4845]

Nope, can't do straight leg anything! Thanks for the affirmation and teaching the hip hinge.

[@iadelenika7978]

You have saved me!!! I was having pain in the inner thigh some months now. I woke up at night due to the pain, I was I pain every time I straightened up from a slght leg bend. I started yoga exercising but that didn't help this particular pain. I found out I have osteoarthritis and searching for exercises I found yours which have helped tremendously!! I sleep at night and the pain is quite rare during movement

[@arthritisadventure]

SO happy to hear that! ❤️

[@judithbg5588]

Thank you! I just had anterior hip replacement, and some exercises I was given caused awful groin pain! These help.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad it helped!

[@meganjenkins2264]

Hi Alyssa, I’m a big fan of yours. Your exercises are my go to when exercising. I’m trying to strengthen my bones due to osteoporosis. You are inspiring to watch and exercising with makes my whole day complete. BTW, i love your shoes if you won’t mind can I ask what kind do you wear? Thank you and love your utube channel. More power to you.❤

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like the channel! Here is the link to the shoes I am wearing. kurufootwear.sjv.io/qnBZ35 Stay on the lookout for more videos.

[@meganjenkins2264]

@@arthritisadventure You are awesome! I appreciate your quick response and again thank you for your positive attitude! You look wonderful❤️

[@VeeKayGreenerGrass]

Add boron, vitamin D with K2, and magnesium to your regimen.

[@MichaelHull-rq9fe]

I walk backwards & forward in a pool.

[@arthritisadventure]

That's a great start.

[@dianereiser6417]

I used to live on a flat property, I moved to the mountains, and the climbing up the hills have helped with groin pain.

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you for sharing.

[@lisabivona579]

This is definitely me. and sciatica with it.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the video!

[@ubizmo]

I have intermittent pain in the right hip, sometimes pulling in the groin. It can kick in when I walk, although it's not so bad if I walk with a purpose. The worst is the kind of slow, shuffling walk that you might do when browsing in a shop, that sort of thing. When I do that, it definitely gets worse. I've tried some of your exercises, and they have helped. I also experiment with other movements. So here's my question. After doing your side-to-side steps, I tried side lunges. I still have a decent amount of leg strength (I'm 70), so I tried stepping into a very wide stance, at least twice shoulder length. Then, I bend a leg and do a kind of side lunge. Not deep, but enough to feel the pull inside the other leg, in the groin area. Then shift to the other side, back and forth. I only go as deep as I can go comfortably. This movement seems to help. If I'm walking and start to feel pain and my gait shortening, a few of these side lunges really seem to help. But of course, I don't want to do anything that might actually be harming me. So that's my question: Is this a good thing to be doing?

[@SanjayChaudhari-om2zv]

Is there any treatment for flat foot...pl guide

[@gwennethschibany890]

Alyssa,you are an absolute treasure.I am sooo glad I found you! ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm so glad you found the channel too! Welcome and hope you like the other videos.

[@user-ly6zh4jq2x]

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΔΑ ΓΙΑΓΙΑ Από Ελλάδα, σέ ευχαριστώ πολύ, καί ένα μεγάλο Σ΄αγαπώ !

[@arthritisadventure]

Είστε πολύ ευπρόσδεκτοι!

[@maryseidler5083]

Finally something not happening to me! 😊 But is happening on the outside!

[@sgolash]

Great info! What are your thoughts about doing the first two in a pool?

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you. The pool is a great place to start, but need to progress to land at some point.

[@albertojfuentes7375]

Question? Was diagnosed with Hip Arthritis and with diet and exercise been 2 months with no medication. Now experiencing a sharp pain, like Bursitis but reflecting inside my knee and very painful. I can pretty much do any exercise except putting my shoe on or flexing my leg in a 4 position. Other than that I can now do anything. Have any recommendations? I do thank you in advanced!

[@cindystechschulte1487]

Ok, I'm committed to trying these three, every other day. Seems kinda too easy. Like how can I increase strength with these?

[@malloryjresek8175]

Hello! I have scoliosis and a rib hump with pain all down that side. My glute on that side has disappeared. Should I just work that side at first? Help! Thank you!

[@gib6946]

I have osteoarthritis in my upper groin right in the crease, will these movements help me?

[@LeahArt77]

Alyssa, how can I get out of the car from the driver's seat without experiencing such intense pain?? (Osteoarthritis) Also, how can I sit comfortably in a chair and not be stiff when I get up? I'm trying a rolled towel behind my lower back but it's not really helping much. Are there chairs that are made for Osteo sufferers?

[@mingthemerciless6855]

Best legs and glutes on the web.

[@loriwilliamson5738]

When doing the step backwards movement do I negate the backwards progress with bringing my leg forward so I can start the move over?

[@carolecoffman4276]

I have terrible left groin pain.. I have osteoarthritis and have been told I will need a replacement.. Sometimes my hip catches, that is very painful.. Sometimes I can’t move my hip at all due to the pain..

[@arthritisadventure]

These videos have helped people with relief. Good luck with the movements!

[@hayleywilby5955]

Is it ok to do these exercises every day?

[@arthritisadventure]

It depends on how your body responds.

[@reenie2820]

The walking backwards was fine, as was the bending forward. However, the side to side caused a lot of pain

[@arthritisadventure]

Side to side can be difficult for some. Were you using upper body support when attempting? That can be really helpful- I.e using g a kitchen counter or a stable surface to provide some support while moving laterally.

[@reenie2820]

Yes. I was holding on to a table

[@reenie2820]

Should I continue the side to side or eliminate it for now? The PTs I saw insisted on the raise leg exercise. I thought it aggravated the situation.

[@tracyhall7057]

My pain is the outer thigh.

[@charlesgrinnell8398]

Thanks! Very tight hips after years of running and injuring my knee. Hope this helps.

[@arthritisadventure]

Good luck with it!

[@cathyjennings5580]

Not easy 😢. Groin stiffness. Osteoarthritis. Fibromyalgia syndrome symptoms muscles stiffness & severe aches in hips & groin area, sides of hips feel like 🔥 fires hot sensations causing person to stop moving thousands muscles during walking around * UP stairs 😢😢😢😢😢 miserable sensations.😢😢😢😢 Disabling movement. 😢😢😢😢

[@ysmith36607]

So, The question about the robot kept going in circles and would not allow me confirm.

[@arthritisadventure]

You could try closing all your webpages, restarting and then going to the link. If that doesn't work, try this link. keeptheadventurealive.com/walking/

[@Will-cf8hc]

Maybe you should do a video on beach walking ,as a senior I see lots of lame folks on the beach!

[@arthritisadventure]

Here is a beach workout if you'd like to take a look. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpq3pWiijcyXf6c

[@Will-cf8hc]

@@arthritisadventure thank you!

[@VeeKayGreenerGrass]

Add boron supplements, vitamin D, with K2 and Magnesium, and hot sauna.

[@africasun]

This is amazing! Thank you thank you. I’m committing to do this every other day! 🫶🏻😘

[@arthritisadventure]

You're so welcome!

[@almathees3839]

Thank you for the exercises! I’m going to try these plus the backward walking also helps!🫶🏻

[@arthritisadventure]

You’re welcome!!