This happens when youre not properly lengthening the leg out of the hip, she says.
You always want to be creating and maintaining space in the joint with the help of the muscles.
Whatexactlyis causing my hips to pop?
This can result in abnormal mechanics happening in the ball and socket joint in the hip, Bailin says.
(Thats the jamming of the thigh bone Curry mentioned earlier.)
The labrum is the washer that surrounds the socket of the hip joint, Bailin explains.
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Unless the resulting hip popping is causing you pain, Bailin assures that theres nothing serious going on.
The popping in and of itself, you dont have to worry about, she says.
How can I prevent my hips from popping?
How you tackle the issue largely depends onyourroot cause behind the improper mechanics of the hip.
The more you pull in from the front, the more the back will roll onto the mat.
[This way] your spine can stay stable, rather than arching back and forth, she advises.
When should I reach out to a professional?
Dont let problems like this become chronic, she says.
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