💥 Lateral Hip Pain? It’s not always the glutes! 💥 That tight, burning feeling at the side of your hip 👇 Often comes from the TFL (Tensor Fasciae Latae) — a small but overactive muscle that connects into your IT band. When this area becomes overloaded, it can cause: ⚡️ Lateral hip pain ⚡️ Tightness down the thigh ⚡️ Discomfort when running, squatting or standing for long periods At Sports Therapy Scotland, we often treat this using IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation) — helping

Lateral hip rotation Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, your knees slightly bent and your hips back. Lift one knee into the air and laterally rotate your hip. Repeat the movement with your other leg. Continue alternating the movement to complete the set. 1. Stability and Injury Prevention Knee and Ankle Protection: The muscles responsible for lateral rotation (the "deep six" rotators and the gluteus maximus/medius) are essential for stabilizing the hip joint, especially when you are stan

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