Welcome to episode 50 of The Optimal Body Podcast
Snapping Hip Syndrome with Mountain Climbers & Abs?! Find out why!
Do your hips snap, crackle, and pop when performing a certain movement pattern? Not experiencing pain? Then join in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into the importance of understanding your snapping hips to prevent possible chronic pain down the road; pain or not. They explain how important it is, no matter where you are as an athlete, to bring it back to the basics if experiencing snapping hip. Although it may seem “easier” than what you’re used to, it will create a stronger foundation so you can progress even further without putting your body in harm’s way. So make sure to listen in and empower yourself to protect your body fully as you reach its optimal level.
What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:
02:23 – What “snapping hip” actually means and the different types
03:45 – Snapping hip broken down and why they may have different diagnoses
08:05 – Percentage of people experiencing snapping hip versus those who are asymptomatic
09:05 – Condition that could occur if you ignore asymptomatic, or unpainful, snapping hip
10:22 – Dr. Dom’s personal experience with snapping hip and how he addressed it
11:11 – Why motor patterns need to be relearned if experiencing snapping hip; no matter the athletic level
14:48 – Why coming back to the breathe would be beneficial in relearning motor patterns
16:37 – Examples on how you can relearn motor patterns efficiently
To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch
Items mentioned in this episode include:
The Optimal Body: https://www.docjenfit.com/theoptimalbody/
Research Citations:
Musick, S. (2020, August 26). Snapping Hip Syndrome. From https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448200/
Stanford Healthcare. (2017, September 11). Snapping Hip Syndrome. Retrieved from https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/bones-joints-and-muscles/snapping-hip-syndrome.html
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Written by Kylee Flores
