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Stress Doesn’t Cause Hip Tightness, Experts Say

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. physiotherapist Greg Lehman says stress alone does not uniquely cause hip tightness.
Research finds mental strain most strongly affects shoulder, jaw, and pelvic-floor muscles, not hips.
Dr. Abby Cheng identifies deep hip sockets, tendinitis, and bursitis as common pain sources in women.
Both experts recommend gentle movement, regular aerobic activity, and twice-weekly glute-strengthening such as clamshells.
Strength training can raise hip bone density and lower older adults’ fracture risk.

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U.S. physiotherapist Greg Lehman says stress alone does not uniquely cause hip tightness.
Research finds mental strain most strongly affects shoulder, jaw, and pelvic-floor muscles, not hips.
Dr. Abby Cheng identifies deep hip sockets, tendinitis, and bursitis as common pain sources in women.
Both experts recommend gentle movement, regular aerobic activity, and twice-weekly glute-strengthening such as clamshells.
Strength training can raise hip bone density and lower older adults’ fracture risk.