Why do my hips feel stiff and painful after driving for two hours?
1. Introduction Hip stiffness and pain after driving for two hours are predominantly caused by the prolonged state of hip flexion, which leads to the adaptive shortening of the iliopsoas muscle, decreased synovial fluid circulation, and ischemic compression of the gluteal tissues. The seated posture inherently alters the biomechanics of the pelvis and lumbar spine, … Read more