If you are someone who works many hours sitting, feels stiffness in the hips, and has limited flexibility, experts have an explanation. The culprit behind these sensations is a small muscle called the ...

If you wake up with sore hips and have to hobble down the stairs each morning, you might think this is just part of getting older. But there may well be other factors—such as sitting for long ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer shares how long people should hold stretches to get the most benefit. For some, sitting all day leads to sore and achy muscles. Others may notice ...

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Stretching is even more important as we get older, yet its something many people neglect to do. As we age, we lose flexibility in our muscle fibers, says Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, a board-certified ...

Stretch Zone, the nation’s leading practitioner-assisted stretching brand, has arrived at Ridge Pike in Conshohocken, the company announced in a press release.

Red stretch marks appear after rapid skin changes like weight gain or loss. The most effective treatments for stretch marks include laser treatment and topical ointments like tretinoin. Red stretch ...

Regular stretching can increase your flexibility and reduce your injury risk. Stretch each major muscle group for 30 to 60 seconds, two to six times a week. A well-rounded stretching routine is an ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Stretching relieves stiffness and supports mobility, ...

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, ...