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🎥 Why Your Hip Hikes When You Walk (And How to Fix It)

🎙️ Ever notice one hip hikes up when you walk? It’s not just bad posture—there’s a deeper cause, and fixing it might surprise you. 🎙️ Most people blame a weak glute med for this common gait issue, but here’s the truth: It’s not always the glute med’s fault. When you walk or run, your hip needs to internally rotate during midstance. If your hip lacks internal rotation, your body compensates by hiking the hip to bring the femur closer to your midline. This might look like movement, but it’s not real internal rotation. This is actually known as the Trendelenburg sign. 🎙️ Without enough space in the hip joint for proper internal rotation, the glute med struggles to do its job. Strengthening it alone (with clamshells) won’t fix the problem. Here’s how to fix it: 1️⃣ Foam Roller Hip Mobilization: Lie on your side with a foam roller under your upper thigh, just below your greater trochanter (hip bone). Apply gentle pressure to encourage the femur to move back into the hip socket, creating more space for internal rotation. Roll the area 2–3 inches below the greater trochanter at a rate of 1 inch every 2 seconds (super slow). 2️⃣ Step-Down Drill: Stand on a step, shift your weight into the working hip, and slowly lower your opposite foot to the ground. Keep your “zipper” (belly button) turned toward the working hip and focus your weight on the inside of your foot. Move slowly and controlled to feel your glute med engage in the correct range. 🔥 “Fixing your gait isn’t just about strengthening muscles—it’s about giving them the space to function properly. Tag someone who needs this tip and let me know how it works for you!"