How many people do you know that have gone through a hip replacement? How about anyone with a pelvic disorder or low back pain? I know a few….ok dozens and dozens…. and I have worked with many both before a surgery and long after any produce.
I am often told by new clients or I hear them comment that their pain or dysfunction is “just part of getting old”. Most people hold the idea that more birthdays equals painful joints and are surprised when this common narrative is challenged. As I remind everyone I coach, both young and old, time on this planet is only ONE factor that leads to degeneration and dysfunction. This is good news. When thinking about the causes of modern day joint issues, behavior and what a body is asked to do (or asked not to do) is the BIGGEST driver of joint health or dysfunction.
Why do many hip joints and therefore body’s break down? One major factor is most people have lost their squat, especially their deep squat abilities. With the loss of the squat, which has been a basic human movement for our entire existence until very recently, our wonderful and powerful hip joints have lost a vital nutritious movement.
Did you know that joints get nutrition through motion and load?
Most modern human hips are squat deficient. It is like how vitamin d deficiency can lead to a dysfunctional immune system.
As a consequence, the pelvis and some aspects of the cartilage, ligaments, and muscles atrophy. The wonderful human pelvis becomes weak and breaks down. The human body has never lived in a time when it did NOT have to squat. Furniture, chairs, and seats placed everywhere in our culture has allowed our hips to do so little throughout the day.
Good new: Your hips are a living part of you and can respond to stimulus.
Ready to take action and reclaim your hips? They are likely crying out for squat nutrition.
Beginners can start here:
Start by going to your hands and knees with a nice knee pillow: