Hip Tension? Blame Your Ankles (Seriously)

"Brainy What-Why-How"

Your weekly nibble of science-backed goodness to help you move better and feel unstoppable.

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What:

Your hips and ankles are more than just neighbours—they’re like high school frenemies with a complicated history 👀 

So if you’re giving your hips all the attention but ghosting your ankles… 

Let's just say your hips aren't getting the satisfaction they're craving. 

Why:

Say hello to the arthrokinetic reflex.

AKA the neural gossip line where your joints snitch on each other. 

Here’s the scoop:

  • When your ankles are stiff, they tell your brain: "Threat!" So your hips clench up like they're bracing for bad news.

  • But when your ankles are smooth, supple and...ready to all the way? Your brain chills out, coordination flows, and your hips move like they’ve been on chillin' in Bali. 🌴

And honestly, isn't that just like life?

The area that’s screaming may not be the source of the drama.

Sometimes it’s the stuck, ignored part further down the line, quietly messing everything up.

Loosen what you’ve been neglecting, and watch the rest come alive.

How:

Here's how to turn that science into hips smoother than hot honey 🍯 

  1. Mobilise Your Ankles: Add ankle circles, calf stretches, and dorsiflexion drills to your daily routine. Easy, quick, satisfying.

  2. Link the Chain: Squats, lunges, balance flows: prioritise movements where ankles and hips work together. 

  3. Check Your Patterns: If your hips are grumpy, take a peek at what's happening downstairs (ahem...I'm referring to your ankles of course)

  4. Come Play: On Move with Adell, we’re diving into Cartwheels and showing some love to your ankle-hip duo. ​There’s an awesome flow waiting for you​—because when the base is free, the top gets to ride easy🦶💞🦵

Got questions?

Get in touch — I love hearing from you (especially with updates on your ankle adventures).

With love,

Adell xoxo

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