Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves ...

“Doing the couch stretch – loosening up the quads, hip flexors and piriformis [a muscle running from the lower spine to the top of the thighs] – will really help you loosen up the hips, and [ease] the ...

Lie facedown on the mat with legs extended straight and arms down at sides, palms down. Contract glutes and lower back ...

Unwind and reset with this after work yoga class, perfect for anyone who’s been sitting for hours. Whether it’s from your desk, car, or couch, this 20-minute stretch sequence is designed to open the ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains why stretching may not be solving your tight hips.

Strengthening and stretching exercises for the lower ... Strong glutes can stabilize and support the lower back and hips, and they can also help stabilize the knees when they are extended.

You can develop lower back and hip pain due to a pinched nerve or a ... while strains are caused by stretching — and possible tearing — of your tendons or muscles. Though the immediate ...

These seven daily stretches are the ultimate morning reboot. They loosen tight hips, unravel cranky spines, and wake up your ...

Here are 3 easy and effective hamstring stretches every runner should be doing: What it works: Hamstrings, calves, and lower ...

Keep in mind that not all of these moves stretch the lower back specifically — some target the thighs, hips, and mid-back. It’s a good idea to stretch these muscle groups too, as tightness in ...

Knee pain during hip stretches like pigeon pose ... or towel strongly to engage your inner thighs and glutes, then lower ...