3 Exercises to Help Relieve Hip Pain during Pregnancy
We all know pregnancy is going to be a bit uncomfortable going into it. Then one day you’re walking and BAM, this new pregnancy symptom that you didn’t know existed pops up- your hip starts to hurt. Like, need to limp home kinda hurt.
Hip pain during pregnancy can be very common as the structures in and around the pelvis change. This particular symptom usually pops up while walking, sitting for long periods, or when going to sleep.
And anything that disrupts sleep during pregnancy is not ideal.
In this blog, I’m going to share with you 3 exercises that can help with hip pain. All you’ll need is a mini loop band, but you can always do these with just your bodyweight as well!
Banded Glute Bridge
One of the best ways to support a changing pelvis is to strengthen the muscles around it. It’s common to hear that certain symptoms are due to the pelvis widening and relaxing to prepare for baby- this also impacts the muscles and can cause for soreness, achiness, and even pain.
The banded glute bridge is a double dose of glutey fun. The regular bridge strengthens the big daddy Glute muscle while the band tones the smaller glute muscles that help with pelvic stabilization.
Side-Lying Clamshells
More glutey goodness here! This one is supportive of the smaller glute muscles as well as inner and outer thigh muscles. It’s a good one to combat hip achiness.
Modified Hip Flexor Stretch
I think stretching is great- it feels good and is great for relaxation, but I often tell my clients that we want to back up that stretching with strength.
This modified hip flexor stretch is great for getting baby into a better position for birth and it just feels so good in general.
Overall, maintaining good glute and full body strength in combination with stretching is a great way to bust achiness during pregnancy.
Did you try these exercises? Let me know how it went in the comments below!