12/12/2025
TISSUE ISSUE TIP OF THE DAY!
Tight hips? Start with the glutes.
The Gluteus Maximus is a primary muscle for hip extension and an important driver of efficient movement. When it becomes tight or restricted, it can contribute to compensations that show up as low-back discomfort, hamstring strain, or knee issues.
The hips are a mobile joint, designed to move in all three planes of motion. When mobility is lost at a mobile joint, the body looks for motion elsewhere—often at stable joints like the lower back or knees, which are not built for that role. That’s when problems begin.
Restoring mobility to the hip allows the Gluteus Maximus to do its job so stable joints don’t have to compensate.
Myofascial stretching helps maintain hip mobility by applying precise tension to the myofascial system. Fascia is the connective tissue that links muscles, tendons, ligaments, and vessels throughout the body. When injured or overused, it can tighten and restrict movement, leading to pain and dysfunction.
Address the source. Improve movement. Reduce compensation.
Oh yes, did I mention to STAY HYDRATED!! 💧
Remember... Take Care of You before It Takes Care You!