May 22 • General discussion
Hip, knee and even sometimes low back pain
Struggling with knee pain, hip issues, IT band syndrome, or lower back pain? 👀 It might not be your knee at all — it could be your glutes not firing properly, leaving your knee unstable during movement.
When your hips (especially the gluteus medius and maximus) aren’t doing their job, your knee pays the price. This is especially common in runners and walkers.
Quick self-test: Try a single-leg squat. Does your knee cave inward or feel wobbly? That’s a sign your hip stabilizers need work.
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I created these three dynamic functional hip strengthening exercises to build real-world stability:
1. Skater – Explosive lateral movement that wakes up your glutes and improves balance
2. Side Step Down – Controlled single-leg stability drill. Start on a small step or stair and work your way up to higher surfaces.
3. Running Side Plank – Dynamic core + hip activation that mimics real running/walking demands
These aren’t your typical boring glute exercises — they’re functional, progressive, and designed to ignite the entire kinetic chain for lasting results.
Save this post, tag a friend who needs stronger, pain-free knees, and drop a 🔥 if you’re trying these!
#KneeStability #HipStrength #GluteActivation #PhysicalTherapy #RunnerKnee ITBandSyndrome KneePainRelief FunctionalTraining
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Hip, knee and even sometimes low back pain
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