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Clearing the Spine and Joint for Mechanical Issues at the Joint Pain (cont.)
1 st perform joint movement that hurts as a “test”
Movement: Kneeling hip is pushed forward until you reach end range.
Using your fist to push on the back of your hip can assist in achieving end
range of motion
• After reaching end range, return to the starting position.
• Repeat 5–7 times.
• After completing 5–7 times, recheck the movement that causes your joint
to hurt.
• If the movement is less painful, repeat 5–7 more times and recheck joint
movement until pain is abolished or stops changing.

Starting position: Kneeling lunge
1 st perform joint movement that hurts as a “test”
Movement: Press your thigh back, extending your knee to end range
• After reaching end range, return to the starting position.
• Repeat 5–7 times. SECTION 5
• After completing 5–7 times, recheck the movement that causes your joint
to hurt.
• If the movement is less painful, repeat 5-7 more times and recheck joint
movement until pain is abolished or stops changing.

Starting position: standing with foot of
knee to be extended in front and placing
your hands above your knee
1 st perform joint movement that hurts as a “test”
Movement: Move knee over the front ankle to end range
• After reaching end range, return to the starting position.
• Repeat 5–7 times.
• After completing 5–7 times, recheck the movement that causes your joint
to hurt.
• If the movement is less painful, repeat 5–7 more times and recheck joint
movement until pain is abolished or stops changing.

Starting position: Kneeling lunge

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