The hips and core have a close relationship explained by a concept called regional interdependence. First, let’s define this concept…
Regional interdependence is how one body part can impact another.
An extreme example of this is how an injury to the toe or foot can impact the shoulder in a baseball player. You’re probably thinking, “something as far away as a toe can impact the shoulder?” Yes it can! This is because you’re driving force through the toe as you’re throwing. This impacts the torque through the shoulder.
You can apply the concept of regional interdependence to multiple body parts. In this post we talk about the hips and core specifically!
The hips and core
Difficulty controlling intra-abdominal pressure can cause some snapping or popping in the hips with certain core exercises (e.g. dead bugs, leg raises on your back, etc.). I’ve made a reel about this but to dive even deeper, there is a core control mini training series that goes in depth about all things core control over 6 videos in the Paradigm of Perfection + Train App.
Similarly with the hips, if the hip flexors/front of the hips are super tight, it can pull the low back into an anterior pelvic tilt (arching of the back) and make it harder to engage the core properly.
There are TONs of ways that the hips impact the core and vice versa, which is why having proper mobility, strength, and control of the hips is so important!
Check out the Paradigm of Perfection + Train App to learn more on improving hip mobility, strength, and control!
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Remember: this post is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.
