- stretching
- strengthening exercises
- foam rolling
- working with chiropractors and other physical therapists
- when you stand up from a chair, do your knees knock together
- when you are doing a squat do your knees dive in together.
When the obturator internus muscle is lengthened, strained or weak, this can lead to dysfunction over time presenting in the form of hip pain. It can also show up in the form of:
- pain with sex
- buttock pain
- pain that goes into the abdominal wall or vaginal canal .
The best way to assess if there is an issue going on with this muscle is by partnering with a pelvic physical therapist because we have the training to assess the muscles internally through the vaginal canal, because this is where the majority of muscle is located. This is also why it’s often missed with other treatments that may have tried.
If you are dealing with hip pain, and tried the “normal” route of treatment and you haven’t been getting better, you may be missing out on this major component contributing to your symptoms. Give us a call to schedule a discovery visit to dive into your symptoms better and see if we can help you be pain free!