5 Chair Exercises for Hip Pain, Stiffness and Weakness

<p>Strengthen stiff, weak, or painful hips with five simple chair exercises you can do at home. These seated hip exercises work the muscles surrounding the entire hip joint to help improve mobility and make walking, stair climbing, and everyday movement feel easier.</p><p>Physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist Dr. Alyssa Kuhn guides you through:</p><p>• Seated marches for the front of the hips and core<br>• Seated side steps for hip strength and mobility<br>• Pillow squeezes for the inner thighs<br>• Heel push-downs for the glutes and backs of the hips<br>• Seated straight leg raises for the thighs, hips, and core</p><p>You’ll also learn modifications for each exercise, including easier options for limited strength or mobility and resistance-band variations when you are ready for more challenge.</p><p>These joint-friendly chair exercises are especially helpful for older adults and anyone navigating hip arthritis, hip stiffness, weakness, difficulty walking, or trouble climbing stairs. Start with one or two exercises or complete all five for a well-rounded seated hip-strengthening routine.</p><p>Ready for more than individual exercises? Adventurers for Life gives you a step-by-step, joint-friendly workout plan based on your current abilities, so you can build strength, balance, and mobility without guessing what to do next.</p><p>Start your free 14-day trial. No credit card required:<br><a href="https://keeptheadventurealive.com/start" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://keeptheadventurealive.com/start</a></p><p><br></p><p>Not medical advice. Try at your own risk.</p>