If you sit at a desk the majority of the day, there’s a very high likelihood that your hips are tight. Sitting puts pressure on the lower back, which can cause pain extending to the hips. Lack of ...
There are many possible causes of hip pain, from muscle strain to arthritis and even inflammatory disorders. Intermountain Health exercise specialist Jeffrey Beck says stretching can be a way to both ...
The human body isn’t designed to spend long periods sitting down, but a lot of us are stuck at our desks all day because of our jobs. Doing this can put unnecessary pressure on our lower back and hips ...
If most inner-thigh openers feel too easy (and your ankles and knees are injury-free), try Frog pose. It “opens the hips and inner thighs, releases sciatica and lower back tension, and lengthens the ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images “Open up your hips and squat like a baby,” says Igor, a mobility coach whose ...
“Doing the couch stretch – loosening up the quads, hip flexors and piriformis [a muscle running from the lower spine to the ...
Oftentimes, your hip abductors are the reason why your hips feel so tight. These muscles start to tense up if you sit too long at work, overuse them during exercise, or if you have poor posture — ...
If you've ever run, jumped or been told you have good posture, you have your hip flexor muscles to thank. On the other end, muscle pain and immobility issues are also often connected to problems ...
Tight hip flexors are right up there with back and knee pain when it comes to universal problem for many yogis. The proof: hip flexor stretches are among the most requested moves in yoga classes.
Tampa (BLOOM) – In today’s modern world, many of us find ourselves confined to desks for hours on end, leading sedentary lifestyles that can have detrimental effects on our health. This article aims ...
Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...