Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart
Gently shift your weight onto one leg
Slowly rotate the opposite hip in a circular motion
Try a seated figure-four stretch
Lie on your back and pull one knee toward your chest
Perform a gentle lunge stretch
Do a slow standing side-to-side hip sway
Use a yoga pose such as pigeon pose if comfortable
Stop immediately if you feel pain, pinching, or instability
Consult a healthcare professional if your hip feels stuck, painful, or frequently needs to crack