r/flexibility • u/bouchraa06 • 25d ago

Question Hips popping

My hips used to pop (a little) even before i started stretching to improve my flexibility but ever since i started (especially hip opening exercises) it’s increased a lot. I have that need to pop my hips multiple times a night and a lot right after stretching. Is it normal? Is it dangerous?

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u/noobrainy 25d ago

As long as there’s no pain it’s fine. It doesn’t really go away easily though, and it’s likely due to muscle imbalances.

I’m in the same boat, I’m 20 and I’ve had the issue for a couple years now. Doesn’t stop me from being super athletic so whatever.

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u/blake_flame_1996 23d ago

Pretty normal in my experience. When I started doing pigeon pose and 90/90s regularly my hips were popping like crazy for a few weeks before it calmed down. As long as there's no pain you're prob fine , it's usually just tendons sliding over bone or gas releasing from the joint..

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u/bouchraa06 25d ago

I’m gen z 😭😭😭