How Hip Joint Pain Is Stealing Joy from Women—and What You Can Do About It
You’re finally home after a long day. You bend down to pick up a laundry basket—or kneel to play with your toddler on the floor—and there it is again: that deep, nagging hip joint pain.
Maybe it’s been creeping in slowly. You’ve noticed it during workouts, on walks, or when trying to keep up with the kids. What used to feel easy now feels stiff, uncomfortable, or downright painful. You’re not sure when it started, but you’re starting to wonder… Is this just how it is now?
We hear this story all the time from women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. And here’s what we want you to know: hip pain isn’t something you just have to live with.
Hip Pain Is More Than Just a Physical Problem
It’s not just about your hip—it’s about what it’s keeping you from doing.
- You want to get back to your workout routine, but the pain keeps flaring up.
- You try to eat well, but you’re not moving enough to keep the weight off.
- You used to be active with your kids or in the gym, but now you’re hesitating.
- You’d love to sit on the floor and play—or go on that hike—but your body says no.
That’s not just physical discomfort. That’s loss of freedom. Confidence. Identity.
We get it. And you’re not alone.
Why Women Struggle with Hip Joint Pain
There are a few reasons women are more likely to deal with hip issues:
- Hormonal shifts (like during pregnancy or menopause) can affect joint mobility and tissue integrity
- Anatomical differences—wider hips and different pelvis angles can influence how we move and bear weight
- Busy lifestyles mean we’re sitting too much, multitasking constantly, and rarely making time for ourselves
- Fitness trends like bootcamps, barre, or CrossFit can sometimes overload the hips without proper recovery
The result? A perfect storm for tightness, impingement, and overuse injuries in the hip joint.
What You Can Do About It
You don’t need a complete lifestyle overhaul. You need a smarter plan to get your hips moving the way they were meant to—without pain.
Here are three movements we teach women every day at Progressive Mobility:
1. Supported Hip CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations)
Why: Restores control through the full range of motion
How: Stand tall, hold a chair or wall, and slowly move one leg in a big circle
Do: 5 slow reps each direction, each leg
2. Glute Bridge Marches
Why: Builds glute strength while challenging stability
How: Start in a bridge position, lift one leg at a time without letting your hips drop
Do: 2 sets of 8–10 reps per side
3. Half-Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch
Why: Opens up the front of the hip, especially helpful for moms who sit a lot
How: Kneel with one leg forward, squeeze the glute of the back leg and lean gently forward
Do: Hold for 30 seconds, repeat twice each side
You Deserve to Feel Like You Again
You deserve to chase your kids around the yard without that sharp reminder in your hip.
You deserve to lift weights, walk with a friend, or finally get back into jeans that make you feel amazing—without pain holding you back.
At Progressive Mobility, we specialize in helping women move better and feel stronger, no matter their age or activity level. Our one-on-one approach gets to the root of your hip pain and builds a plan that fits your life—not the other way around.
You don’t have to tough it out. You just have to take the first step.
👉 Let’s get you back to feeling like yourself again. Schedule your FREE call at https://calendly.com/jennwallace/free-1-1-onboarding. Just click the link or copy and paste into your browser.
