An abnormal hip alignment, such as a lateral pelvic twist or lift, can result in hip instability and affect your exercise routine and results. A common rehabilitation exercise that can correct and prevent the misalignment is the hip-hiking technique. You can do this exercise pretty much anywhere and won't need any equipment. With consistency and proper execution, you can be back to your workout in no time.
About Lateral Pelvic Twist
Optimal pelvic stability occurs when your left and right hip are aligned and lie directly across from each other. This requires strong supportive muscles, namely your gluteus medius and gluteus maximus, to help keep your hips laterally stable over your thighbones. An injury to your foot or leg, which can be triggered by exercise, such as running, can cause your muscles to twist or pull your pelvis to one side, to minimize pain or discomfort. Your body tries to compensate by using other muscles to get the job done. A lateral pelvic lift, where your hips aren't level in a horizontal plane, is the results. (See References 1, p. 95, and References 2)
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