Are Your Hips Too Tight? Take This Simple DIY Test!
Are your hips too tight? Stiff hips can lead to lower back discomfort, knee pain, and even poor posture. Try this simple DIY mobility test to check your flexibility—and learn how to unlock your hips for better movement, strength, and injury prevention.
If you’ve ever struggled to stand up straight after sitting for too long or felt stiff and sluggish after standing in one spot, your hips might be tighter than you think!
And here’s why that matters…
Tight hips don’t just affect your mobility—they can cause a ripple effect across your entire body.
Tight hips can contribute to:
❌ Lower back stiffness & discomfort
❌ Knee pain & instability
❌ Shoulder & neck tension (due to postural misalignment)
Your hips are a key part of your core, and when they’re stiff, they throw off your posture, balance, and strength. The good news? You can test your own hip mobility right now!
Take the Thomas Test: DIY Hip Mobility Check
This quick and easy at-home test will help you determine whether your hips are limiting your movement.
Here’s how to do it:
1️⃣ Sit at the edge of your bed with your knees bent at 90 degrees and your lower legs hanging off.
2️⃣ Lie back and bring both knees to your chest so your back is flat on the bed.
3️⃣ Hold one knee to your chest, and extend the other leg down, letting it hang off the edge.
4️⃣ If your hanging leg is at 80-90 degrees with minimal tightness—you passed!
Now test the other side.
What Do Your Results Mean?
✔ If your leg extends easily → Your hip mobility is in good shape! Keep maintaining flexibility with mobility exercises.
❌ If your leg stays stiff or lifted → Your hips are tight, and they could be contributing to discomfort in your lower back, knees, or posture.
Don’t worry—this is common! The key to fixing it? Smart, targeted mobility training.
Tight Hips = More Than Just a Mobility Issue
When your hips lack mobility, it can create a chain reaction throughout your body:
❌ Lower back discomfort (compensating for poor hip mobility)
❌ Knee instability (affecting walking & squatting movements)
❌ Neck & shoulder tension (as your posture shifts to compensate)
The solution? A combination of hip mobility drills, core stability exercises, and functional movement training to unlock your hips, relieve tension, and improve total-body function.
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Inside, you’ll get expert-led routines to:
✅ Improve hip, spine, and shoulder mobility
✅ Relieve lower back, knee, and neck discomfort
✅ Strengthen your core for better movement & posture
✅ Fix imbalances that limit flexibility & strength
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