Now you know that here at Farnham Pilates we always like to emphasise the importance of mobility in your life. At the end of the day, including some daily movement in your life is essential. Today, we focus on hip and shoulder mobility.
It may surprise you to learn that hip and shoulder pain can actually be linked. If you are unsure of the pain you are experiencing, please seek medical advice, as there are medical conditions that can cause such pain, such as a condition known as Polymyalgia rheumatica. This is an inflammatory condition that causes pain in the joints and muscles of the lower back, thighs, hips, neck, shoulder and upper arms, and other parts of the body. The condition occurs when the lining surrounding the joints, bursa and tendons near the shoulders and hips becomes inflamed. There are also forms of arthritis that can cause hip and shoulder pain. If, however, you are just feeling stiff and achy, you may find some Pilates exercises could be of benefit.
What Causes Hip Tightness?
For most people, the biggest cause of tightness is what we do all day: sitting for too long is a major culprit in tightening the hip flexors. When you sit all day at a desk, the iliopsoas, in particular, shortens, making the flexors tight. Sitting all day also affects your posture, so this can also lead to… you guessed it, shoulder pain! There is also the relation to your spine. Tight hips cause your entire spine to move differently. So tightening your core (the muscles around your spine) will help with hip pain and shoulder pain by improving your posture!
So, today’s Farnham Pilates video is to help with hip and shoulder mobility and core strength. Click here for for the video (you will need Vimeo to view this).
If you have enjoyed this video, check out a library of other Pilates videos by becoming a member of our sister site, Pilates Community Online. See here for details on how to access a whole host of videos and live virtual classes for just £9.99 per month! You may also like to check out other blogs, such as this one on 10-minute shoulder and neck stretches, on our sister site Pilates Community Online
Details on our live classes for all members can be found here.
Lastly, I am have some news! I have recently started working part-time (don’t worry, your live Pilates classes won’t be affected) at Lake Therapy, a physio and sports therapy clinic. I am happy to offer you a special deal:
If you mention my name when arranging a treatment at Lake Therapy, you can get a FREE initial consultation and a 15 minute assessment with a report of findings worth £85!!
Until next week, squeeze and breathe,
Love Hannah xx