Hips Archive

Bicycling offers joint-friendly aerobic exercise, builds leg muscles, and aids recovery after knee or ankle surgery. The most appropriate type of bicycle-road, mountain, hybrid, or adaptive (recumbent, tricycle, hand cycle)-depends on where people ride and their abilities.

Hours spent sitting can leave a person's hips feeling stiff and sore, often because the hip flexor muscles have tightened and shortened. Understanding how these muscles work and practicing simple stretches regularly can relieve discomfort and improve flexibility.

To reduce the pain of aching hip or buttocks muscles, one might consider stretching them. The activity makes muscles healthier and more flexible, which might keep them from pressing against nerves or bursae that can become inflamed and tender. It's best to stretch regularly with static stretches of the muscles at least three to five times per week, after a brief warm-up or a regular exercise routine. If hip or buttock pain flares, doing gentle stretches might ease discomfort in the moment.

A pre-surgery consultation with the surgeon can feel overwhelming. Many people are anxious and have questions about what's to come. Setting the right expectations on both sides can ease anxiety and help define a successful outcome.