For every 10 pounds of extra body weight you carry, there’s an added 50 pounds of pressure on your hips and knees. If your joints are feeling the strain, find a weight that works best for you and talk to your doctor about the best ways to slim down. Depending on what's causing your hip pain, losing extra pounds may help and make it easier to move around.Your weight isn’t only about body fat: Your hips also absorb the weight of everything you carry in your hands and on your back.
Talk to your doctor or a physical therapist about exercises that will help your hips.There are also specific exercises that can help with hip pain. They can work the parts of your body that support these joints, including your legs and core. To get the right routine and form, it’s best to work with a professional, like a physical therapist. And don’t push yourself -- if you feel pain during a workout, stop.Sometimes the answer for hip pain is right under your toes.