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 ...

When I first pulled my hamstring muscle while doing sprints at 16, I was in pain and also so confused. Before every soccer practice or game, my team completed a pretty lengthy stretch sesh, which ...

Hip flexor stretches help improve your posture and fight off lower back, hip, and knee pain. Using a foam roller on your upper legs may help relax your hip flexors and increase flexibility. You can ...

Every time an instructor says to sit in sukhasana during meditation, I can't help but groan. For someone with unrelenting hip flexor tightness, the so-called "easy pose" is really hard. As everyone ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Whether you are walking a ton, incorporating leg days into your fitness routine or are stuck at a desk and haven’t worked out in ages, the lower body is a smart area to stretch because the hips, ...

Runners often concentrate on building strength in their calves, glutes, hamstrings and quads, but one crucial muscle group that's often neglected is the hip flexor muscles. These muscles, positioned ...

(CNN) — If you have ever felt tension in the front of your hips after sitting too long, struggled with lower back pain or had difficulty touching your toes, your hip flexors may be to blame. These ...

If you’re chasing a smooth, powerful pedal stroke, and it’s not happening, it could be related to your hips, specifically your hip flexors. Your hip flexors are a group of five muscles along the front ...

Bridge pose helps with overall stability in the hip joint by strengthening and stretching the quads and hip flexors. Whether you work a desk job, spend a lot of time driving, or love a good Netflix ...

You don’t only need your hip muscles to shake when the music plays, but they are vital for running, walking, and more.