Why Clamshell Exercises May Be Making Your Hip Pain Worse (And What to Do Instead)
By Dr. Zach Greenwade, DC, MS | Published: June 15th, 2026 In our clinic, one of the most common things we hear is, “I’ve been doing clamshells for weeks, but my hip still hurts.” For patients with gluteal tendinopathy, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, or other forms of lateral hip pain, clamshells can sometimes aggravate symptoms…
