Sporty Doctor https://sportydoctor.com Sports Medicine Advice for Weekend Warriors Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:48:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://sportydoctor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-Sporty-Doctor-Favicon-32x32.png Sporty Doctor https://sportydoctor.com 32 32 11 Lower Back Stretches to Ease Stiffness and Pain https://sportydoctor.com/lower-back-stretches/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:21:15 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=1010394 Discover 11 safe, physician-reviewed lower back stretches to ease stiffness and improve mobility. Learn which movements help based on your specific daily challenges.

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]]> 11 Doctor-Picked Physical Therapy Exercises for Lower Back Pain https://sportydoctor.com/exercises-for-lower-back-pain/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=2708 Lower back pain can make sitting, walking, bending or sleeping harder than it should. These 11 physical therapy exercises offer a gentle starting point for uncomplicated symptoms, with a mix of mobility, stretching and core stability. Back pain can come from a strain, arthritis, disc irritation or a sensitive nerve, and each may need a...

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]]> 9 SI Joint Exercises and Stretches for Pain Relief and Stability https://sportydoctor.com/si-joint-exercises/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:17 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=1009475 SI joint exercises can help you move more comfortably when pain near the back of your pelvis makes walking, lifting, turning, or getting out of a chair difficult. The goal is not to force the joint back into place. It is to restore comfortable movement and improve the strength and control around it. This guide...

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]]> The Best Healthy Salty Snacks for a Crunchy Fix https://sportydoctor.com/healthy-salty-snacks/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:11:16 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=508893 Ever wonder why salty, crunchy foods are so addictive? You’re not imagining it. Salt cravings are real, and research shows that salty flavors can activate the same reward centers in the brain as sugar and other pleasurable sensations. Our ancestors needed salt for survival—but today, it’s added to nearly everything we eat. According to the...

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]]> 11 Best Exercises for Hip Arthritis to Relieve Pain and Improve Mobility https://sportydoctor.com/best-exercises-for-hip-arthritis/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:42:22 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=6014 11 low-impact exercises for hip arthritis, chosen and reviewed by a sports medicine physician, with reps, holds and the moves to avoid with hip osteoarthritis.

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]]> Top 8 Hip Pain Exercises to Avoid: Tips for Treating Hip Pain https://sportydoctor.com/hip-pain-exercises-to-avoid/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:14:54 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=6004 Pain originating from the hips can be a constant annoyance in daily life. Whether from a temporary injury or long-term condition, you may experience pain while walking or remaining still for extended periods of time. If you are truly unfortunate, you might even have to deal with both. Rest is usually the first step after...

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]]> 11 Proven Hip Abductor Strengthening Exercises for Pain Relief https://sportydoctor.com/hip-abductor-strengthening/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:51:34 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=5992 The hip adductor and abductor muscle groups are instrumental for maintaining good posture. Problems with these muscles can cause a range of issues, not just with your hips. Poor posture stemming from the hips can lead to lower back pain and also increase your risk of injury during sports exercise or even normal daily activity....

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]]> 9 Hip Flexor Exercises With Bands: Increase Strength & Hip Mobility https://sportydoctor.com/hip-flexor-exercises-bands/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:09:50 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=5976 If you’re dealing with tight hips or an injury, it may be time to ask your physical therapist about hip flexor exercise bands to help you further your rehab efforts. Here, we’ll explore hip flexor resistance band exercises you can use to strengthen those muscles. Beginners can do modified versions of these exercises without bands...

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]]> Pinched Nerve in Hip: Causes, Treatments, & How to Find Relief https://sportydoctor.com/pinched-nerve-in-hip/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 21:13:33 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=5921 Experiencing a pinched nerve in your hip can often be excruciating for people. The nerves in our hips help us do simple activities like walking, running, jumping, and sitting. So, when the nerves are compressed or “pinched,” it takes a toll on our everyday lives and makes the most basic tasks extremely uncomfortable. If you’re...

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]]> 8 Best Hip Flexor Rehab Stretches & Exercises https://sportydoctor.com/hip-flexor-rehab/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:43:38 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=5902 Your hip flexors are responsible for bringing your knee up towards your chest. They also play a role in rotating your thigh and trunk together and stabilizing the pelvis. If you overuse or strain them, you may experience pain in the front of your hip or thigh and reduced hip flexor function.  In this post,...

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