Here’s just a taste of our workshop later this year, “Athletic Conditioning on the Chair”, on Friday, September 7th from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Discover functional movements against spring resistance in a variety of positions, that train core stability while working bilaterally, unilaterally or reciprocally with the limbs to enhance sport-specific performance or everyday life.
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Using Sliders, you will learn how to use these simple props to work your entire body. It delivers big results because the exercises engage your body’s core muscles: the abdomen and back. A great workout to do at home, on a trip, or in conjunction with other fitness programs.
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Hi Brandi,
Sorry to hear about your hip pain. Trochanteric bursitis can be especially difficult to overcome because every contraction of your lateral hip muscles compresses the bursa.
As you know, the bursa is there to prevent friction between the muscles and the greater trochanter. It can become inflamed by any asymmetrical loading across the pelvis and hip such as running on roads that are beveled. Pelvic obliquity can also lead to the problem, as can imbalance between your hip flexors and extensors or poor glute control.
What to do about it; first of all get out of the acute phase with rest and ice. You will have to go back to walking and running slowly to ensure that it does not flair up. You will need work to ensure good myofascial balance around your hips and pelvis, working both open and closed chain movements. Often the quads and TFL are dominant in people who get bursitis. Also, make sure you have symmetrical mobility through your feet; you can start working on that now.
Good luck and check back in
sincerely,
Melanie
on behalf of the Pilates Angels
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Every quarter, we’ll bring you a new video that you can incorporate into your home workout.
Watch our latest demo with Leslie Braverman’s demonstration of standing exercises that can be done with a Theraband, a simple prop that’s easy to take along when traveling.
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