A few years ago, I had a pain in my right thigh.
I assumed I had pulled a muscle and soldiered on.
Until, that is, it interfered with my playing the bass drum on my drum kit.
Thats when I finally saw a physical therapist.
Turns out, the pain wasnt coming from my thigh.
It was stemming from myhip area more specifically, from my glutes.
You probably are, too.
Hip strengthening is where you get the most bang for your buck, Palmer says.
People who walk slower typically have weaker hips, and that impacts their balance.
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When people have weakness, its really in those, the primary hip stabilizers, he says.
According to Palmer, people also often forget about their core.
The two main muscle groups to the knee are the quads and the hamstrings.
You may have discomfort with stairs and problems kneeling, Cushner explains.
But you better keep these muscles strong in the correct manner.
So its not only strengthening, butappropriatestrengthening.
An unstable ankle can result in loss of balance, twisting the ankle and causing injuries and/or falls.
Its also crucial to strengthen the muscles in your feet.
And dont overlookyour wrists.
This jot down of exercise is key to keeping your independence.
It helps take stress off the shoulder and elbow in the execution of overhead activities.
