The Hip Joint: An Essential Component in Treating and Preventing Knee and Low Back Pain

The hip joint, in my opinion, is one of the most overlooked joints in the body when it comes to fitness and injury prevention. While hip pain is not nearly as common as low back or knee pain, it is the culprit behind both of these in many cases. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. It is the articulation of the acetabulum in the pelvis (socket) and the head of the femur (ball).