Both Dr. Hasson and Dr. Fata-Chan offer lunges as an example of a classic stretch that targets the hip flexors directly.

Running occurs in three planes: sagittal (front/back), frontal (side-to-side), and transverse (left/right rotation.) Efficient, healthy running happens when your joints are able to move freely through ...

Ever bend down to tie your shoe or pick something up and feel pain and tightness in your hips? This could signal a problem with your hip flexors, which are essential for mobility. There are a few ...

“Doing the couch stretch – loosening up the quads, hip flexors and piriformis [a muscle running from the lower spine to the ...

Sit with your right leg bent in front of you, shin at a loose diagonal. Fold your left leg behind you, also bent, so your ...

As you age, a sedentary lifestyle can cause a whole host of issues, one of the most prominent being the range of motion (ROM) in your hips. Without a generous ROM, you put yourself at risk of muscle ...

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, ...

Stretching after a run helps to promote blood flow to the muscles, which enables them to repair and recover more quickly from the workout. It also helps to remove lactic acid and waste products and ...

Lie face up on the edge of a bed or table so your legs hang off at 90-degree angles. From there, bring both knees toward your chest—keep your back still and flat—then slowly straighten one leg and let ...

During a tough run, it’s easy to find yourself counting down the minutes until the cool down. But when the glorious moment arrives, it’s also pretty tempting to skip stretching in favor of chugging ...