I might not be able to ever squat due to a hip problem: alternatives?

[Frayedknot]

Bones do not stretch.

How often do you question why you have to type stuff like this, much less repeat it on the same page, on a site frequented by people who are ostensibly adults?

[Mark Rippetoe]

Often, recently.

[DAB]

Bones do not stretch.

Yep, I know they're not the most pliable body parts and that mobility doesn't solve all problems. The original post indicated a "slight imbalance in my hips" and was a little vague, so I was only offering a suggestion. Heck, even you had to clarify whether or not he had a malformed hip joint.

[Mark Rippetoe]

The original post said:

I went to see a sports doctor and got some x-rays done today and he said that there's a slight imbalance in my hip joints something something square peg round hole kind of situation. It can't be fixed with physiotherapy

You suggested stretching. I was clarifying for the OP, not me.

[Mexmick]

Yeah post up your MRI results exactly and listem to Matt, some wise words there.

I have hip issues due to a break in a RTA but squating built me back up well. Im not strong and im not pain free but I am for sure better for squating than not.

I wont go into details. A much more injured and much much more stronger Matt is the man you need to listen too. I hope you have reread his post alot,

Best of luck