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Postpartum hip pain: tips and exercises for hip pain after pregnancy

Discover how to relieve postpartum hip pain with tips and exercises recommended by physical therapists.

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woman feeling postpartum hip pain
Published Date: Sep 26, 2025
woman feeling postpartum hip pain
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Best exercises for postpartum hip pain

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  • Kneeling hip flexor stretch with overhead reach
  • Donkey kicks
  • Kneeling adductor stretch
  • Bridge
  • Back rotation stretch
  • Figure four stretch
Table of Contents
Causes of postpartum hip pain
Symptoms of postpartum hip pain
When to see a doctor
Treatments for postpartum hip pain 
Physical therapy for postpartum hip pain
Best exercises for postpartum hip pain
9 tips to relieve postpartum hip pain
PT tip: Switch up your positions
How Hinge Health can help you
References

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