Are you struggling with persistent hip pain?
The cause might be more than just your hips. Understanding the intricate connections in your body can help you address the root of the problem and achieve lasting relief.
The Hidden Battle: Posture, Neck, and Abdominals
You might not realize it, but issues with your neck and posture can be causing your hip pain. Here’s what’s happening:
Tight Neck Muscles pull your ribcage up, making it hard to fully exhale.
Overactive Shoulders become tight and restrict your breathing.
Abdominal Gripping happens when your abs overwork to pull your ribcage down.
This imbalance creates a disconnection between your ribcage and pelvis, leading to hip pain, instability, and limited movement.
Overtraining and Surgery Risks
Did you know that overtraining and surgeries can impact your core health? Diastasis recti, or abdominal separation, can occur from pregnancy, improper training, or surgeries like C-sections and hernia repairs. These conditions weaken the core’s ability to maintain intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), causing further issues.
For example, I treated a client with diastasis recti who had appendix and hernia surgeries. These procedures disrupted the muscles of the internal oblique and transverse abdominis, leading to poor core coordination. After session to address scar tissue and reactivate his muscles, his core function and pain significantly improved!
Are You Sure Your Core is Engaging Properly?
How do you know if your core is working the way it should? If you’re experiencing pain, your core might be compensating and not engaging properly.
The Importance of Functional Patterns
Although everyone wants fast results, the body needs time to adapt to functional patterns. Allowing your body the time it needs to adapt and create functional patterns is key to maintaining core function and achieving long-term health.
The Tug of War Inside Your Body
Imagine a constant struggle between your neck and abdominals. Tight neck muscles pull your ribcage up, making it hard to fully exhale. Your shoulders become overactive and tight, affecting your breathing. Your abs overwork to pull your ribcage down, creating a disconnection between your ribcage and pelvis. This imbalance can cause hip pain, instability, and limited movement. It can also make you feel sudden panic for no apparent reason, signaling dysfunctional patterns in your body.
The Impact on Life and Stress
This internal struggle doesn’t just affect you physically. Feeling unnecessary stress is wasted energy. Supporting your body through proper functional patterns can ease your anxiety and improve your quality of life. While it might seem stressful to make time for this, it’s a smarter and more effective way to achieve sustainable health.
Why My Approach is Different
While singular therapies can provide relief, my approach is comprehensive and holistic. Neuromuscular Therapy targets these imbalances by releasing tight muscles and activating underused ones, improving blood flow, enhancing coordination, and providing long-lasting pain relief. This approach works hand-in-hand with chiropractic care to align joints and optimize muscle function.
Ready to Break the Cycle of Pain?
Let’s get your body back to its best. Book your Neuromuscular Therapy session today for a holistic approach to better hip health and overall wellness!