Snapping or popping hips

Created by Khader Hussain S, Modified on Fri, 11 Apr at 4:07 PM by Dr Sonia Rai

Tightness in the iliacus and psoas muscles (your hip flexors) can contribute to snapping hip syndrome or other sensations of popping in the hips. These muscles attach directly to your hips and pelvis. When tight, they can rotate the pelvis forward into an anterior tilt which closes off the amount of space for the hip to move within the hip joint.

As you move through certain ranges of motion (like lowering your leg to the ground) and it will make an audible snapping or clunking sensation. This is caused by tension in the hip flexors not being able to lengthen and glide smoothly over the hip as you move your leg.

If tension in these areas is contributing to your pain, here's how our products can help.

Mark: releases the iliacus and psoas muscles with precise pressure

Orbit: releases the piriformis and other deep hip rotators in the glute region with broad pressure; can also be used to warm up the hip flexors before using the Mark

Band: helps strengthen key muscles around your core, glutes, and hips to create stability and reduce these sensations

Book: our Founder's book Tight Hip, Twisted Core - The Key to Unresolved Pain offers deeper insights into muscle tension and how it is impacting your pain, helping you understand how to address the root cause

When used consistently over time, the Aletha Health products support less muscle tension, better alignment, and increased strength & stability. This combination has helped many people improve their pain, and we hope it will help you too.

For best results, use the Aletha Health products together and alongside other stretches and exercises. Please check with your healthcare practitioner for which stretches and exercises are most appropriate for you.

*The information contained herein is for general informational and illustrative purposes and is not intended to be nor should be construed as medical advice or a substitute for your doctor’s care.

*Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and prior to using any Aletha Health products.