Want to get to the root cause of snapping hip syndrome? Maybe you’re considering surgery but aren’t sure if it’s really necessary?

Coach E and Dr. B discuss the root causes behind snapping hips or iliopsoas tendonitis before diving into 4 exercises that will address the root cause. (Hint: it’s not surgery!)

Today they’re focusing on the internal category of hip snapping, where the iliopsoas skips over the bone in your pelvis, causing you to feel that clunk.

Coach E also demonstrates the Thomas Test. this will show you if you have work to do lengthening your psoas. Shortened or tight iliopsoas muscles tend to be common in people who sit much of the day and women after childbirth.

Next, they’ll show you four easy, at-home exercises to improve control over your psoas and increase the length to get rid of snapping hip syndrome for good.

And don’t forget to stop stretching your hip flexors in the interim.

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IN THIS VIDEO

00:00 - Intro
01:00 - What causes snapping hip syndrome?
02:35 - Thomas Test
05:30 - What causes a shortened psoas muscle?

EXERCISES

06:50 - ASMR: Iliopsoas
08:45 - Hip Extension ERE
10:56 - Slumpy Psoas Activator
13:25 - Supine Leg Slide

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED

Study: Yen, Y. M., Lewis, C. L., & Kim, Y. J. (2015). Understanding and Treating the Snapping Hip. Sports medicine and arthroscopy review, 23(4), 194–199. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Video, Dynamic Ultrasound for Snapping Hip Syndrome: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/full/10... - American Journal of Roentgenology. 2021;216: 446-446. 10.2214/AJR.20.22865

Hip Pain Solution: https://www.precisionmovement.coach/h... - a comprehensive program designed to take you from acute pain to pain-free function, so you can go back to doing the things you love

ROM Coach app (free!):​ https://www.precisionmovement.coach/r... - our beautiful mobile app to improve your mobility and help you achieve movement longevity, includes the Daily Movement Tuneup and gives you 3 new exercises that will activate every muscle and mobilize every joint in your body every 1-2 weeks (only 3-5 mins/day!)

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