Arthritis in Hips and Straddles

[Steven Hope]

Hey Folks,

im 48 years old(personal trainer/studio owner) and ive been doing foundation one since the end of may 2014....i am progessing slowly but surely and im aimimg to become pain free> I have moderate dengerative arhritis in both hips(a long story) and quite a bit of impingement on both sides. i have just started on Straddle holds(front lever) but the aftermath is torture. Anything to do with Straddle is Painful(joints not muscle). i have great mobility in all aother joints..If i keep my feet hip width apart im good on most exercises.HAS anyone got passed anytype of Straddles and particularil;y Hip Arthritis?? i have a labrum tear on the left hip which im hoping to get fixed. Any help will be greatly apprciated