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 ...

Stretches that target the tricky muscles in the hips and hamstrings. Some of the muscles in the hips and upper thigh, such as the hamstrings, are often underused and may become overpowered by other ...

As runners, we place a lot of emphasis on taking care of our lower legs. But we can't forget about the larger muscles, tendons and ligaments higher up, like hips, glutes and hamstrings. When one of ...

(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 ...

1. Lie on your stomach and place your hands directly under your shoulders with your palms flat on the floor. 2. Press up, straightening your arms. Keep your hips pressed against the floor while your ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...

Reclining Big Toe Pose can be a warm-up leg stretch or a cool-down pose—either way, it will stretch your hamstrings.

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 ...