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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Health
Keren Landman

Do we really ‘hold tension’ in our hips?

X-ray photo of hips
Should tight hips make you question your mental health? Here’s what the experts say. Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images

In yoga classes, on TikTok and throughout other wellness spaces, you’ve probably heard the saying: your hips hold tension. These joints have a reputation of being emotional storage units of sorts – but is it true that they are affected by old traumas and painful memories?

Pain and muscle tension hit harder when you’re going through a difficult time. But should tight hips make you question your mental health? And what can you do to reduce hip tightness? Here’s what you need to know.

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