Fast Fitness - Relaxing Hip, Leg, and Groin Stretch
Friday, March 07, 2008
Jolie Bookspan, M.Ed, PhD, FAWM
- Lie face down. Feel both hipbones touch flat on the floor.
- Bring one knee out to the side. Don't rock or tilt to the side. Keep both hipbones flat on the floor.
- Bring the other knee out to the other side. Breathe. Relax.
Photo is of reader Bernie Cleff, age 80, who:
- Fixed Leg Numbness, Back Pain, Flank Pain, Knee Pain, Nerve Pain, Three Unhealthy Surgeries,
- and demonstrated Quick Relaxing Hip Stretch
- and Dynamic Partner Balance Challenge.
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Labels: fast fitness, hip, hip stretch, leg stretch, readers inspiring story, stretch
5 Comments:
At Friday, March 07, 2008 2:35:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
I recently had neck surgery (cervical spine) I wish now I hadn't because I hurt worse than I did before surgery. I cant seem to beable to get my surgeon to understand how bad I'm hurting and I can't afford to go to another Dr. because this a workers comp case. Can you help me to figure out how I can get some relief so that I can be more productive an some what pain free.
This is the first time I have ever sent a Blog so here's hopeing.
At Friday, March 07, 2008 5:59:00 PM,
Jolie Bookspan, M.Ed, PhD, FAWM said…
Anonymous, I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. What you describe is common. I wish we could get surgeons to listen too. Write and send him a simple note saying you hurt more, just what you said here. Let's get you feeling better quickly. Go to my free web site page on neck pain. It explains common causes and what to do to stop those causes. Try each thing, making sure you do everything the way it is supposed to be - without causing any pain, and making things better right when you try it. See if you can come to the Fix Pain workshops. Do not feel alone, and do not get pressured into any more surgery. There are healthier ways. Keep us posted. Hang in there.
At Sunday, March 09, 2008 4:36:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
Dear Dr. Bookspan (Jolie),
Do you have some hints for how to eventually end up in the position shown? When I try to do this one, my feet can't get anywhere near the floor if I get my knees bent. If I keep my feet on the floor, I can hardly bend my knees outward. Any suggestions you have on intermediate positions would be very helpful.
Thanks!
Teresa Merrick, Bellevue, NE
At Monday, March 10, 2008 5:40:00 PM,
Jolie Bookspan, M.Ed, PhD, FAWM said…
Anonymous, another thing that must be checked - is the area hot, swollen (infected)? Did they put you in a brace or collar that is too tight or in a bad position? Did they put in rods or other hardware that is pushing your neck into painful position?
Being made worse or no better after surgery is unfortunately common, and something I work with often, with the previously posted info and others. However, infection or circulation issues must be checked and attended to right away by your docs. Please check.
At Tuesday, March 11, 2008 1:24:00 PM,
Jolie Bookspan, M.Ed, PhD, FAWM said…
Teresa, good work. Just let your feet come up. Relax and enjoy this one.
Sometimes we call this stretch "T.V. pose." Many people used to lie easily on the floor that way as kids, until they were told to stop it and sit in a chair. We need to get back to some fun.
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