Your hips are both an anatomical miracle and a pain in the (literal) butt. An estimated 40 percent of adult athletes experience chronic hip pain. It isn't exactly a surprise that many of us experience ...
When it comes to which elements of your stride you can improve, your hips don’t lie. That’s because hip flexors—the muscles that allow flexion at the hip joint—play a huge role in fluid running, and a ...
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’ve been dealing with hip pain or tight hips, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue that can be caused by commonplace things, ...
The glute muscles are an important part of pelvic support and link strongly to the hips," says Fatema Contractor, consultant ...
Sitting for extended periods or general inactivity can lead to tightness in your hips. This may cause your hip muscles to become relaxed, weakened, and shortened. Overusing your hips during activities ...
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 — ...
Chair exercises for hip strength after 65, from CSCS Jarrod Nobbe. Rebuild steadier hips with 4 simple moves.