"The hip bone's connected to the back bone
The back bone's connected to the neck bone..."
So I know that it is silly to base my knowledge of the human body off of the child's song, Dem Bones, but I found myself singing this song the other day when I began experiencing some knee discomfort. What that cute ditty didn't offer me though was knowledge about the connection between a runner's hips and his/her knees.
Hip weakness has become more prevalent recently as a result of the excessive sitting that we do in our daily lives. This slow deterioration of the hip muscles, paired with the lack of specific strength exercises, can reek havoc on a runner*! The two most common injuries that are reported from weak hips are illiotibial band syndrome and patellofemoral pain syndrome. In addition, cases of Achilles tendinopathy, shin splints and plantar fasciitis have also been linked to this non-strengthened muscle.
In order to avoid such an injury and to safe guard yourself from future knee pain, check out this hip strengthening regiment.
Have a Happy, Pain Free, Running Weekend!
*Hip weakness throws off all stability, resulting in excess movement not only at the hip, but also at the knee.
The back bone's connected to the neck bone..."
So I know that it is silly to base my knowledge of the human body off of the child's song, Dem Bones, but I found myself singing this song the other day when I began experiencing some knee discomfort. What that cute ditty didn't offer me though was knowledge about the connection between a runner's hips and his/her knees.
Hip weakness has become more prevalent recently as a result of the excessive sitting that we do in our daily lives. This slow deterioration of the hip muscles, paired with the lack of specific strength exercises, can reek havoc on a runner*! The two most common injuries that are reported from weak hips are illiotibial band syndrome and patellofemoral pain syndrome. In addition, cases of Achilles tendinopathy, shin splints and plantar fasciitis have also been linked to this non-strengthened muscle.
In order to avoid such an injury and to safe guard yourself from future knee pain, check out this hip strengthening regiment.
Have a Happy, Pain Free, Running Weekend!
*Hip weakness throws off all stability, resulting in excess movement not only at the hip, but also at the knee.
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