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Wellness Tip of the Week: Hinge From the Hip, Not the Back!

Specht Physical Therapy in Swansea and Providence

Stop hurting your back! Learn how to hinge from your hips to reduce or resolve back pain when bending over. Practice this movement every time you pick something up, squat down, or bend forward!

The Hip Hinge, A Beginners Guide to Preventing Back Injuries (opens in a new tab)

Side view of a person bending forward with a red line marking a straight hip-hinge angle rather than a rounded back (opens in a new tab)
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