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Have you ever felt like your hips are locked in place? They just won’t move, or you feel discomfort when you try? Even getting up from your chair or bending over to tie your shoes can be a chore if you suffer from tight hips.  Since everything in your body is connected, tight hips can…

Deep inside the pelvis, wrapping around the lumbar spine is the psoas muscle that’s crucial to every movement. It’s not a visible muscle that gives your torso the defined six-pack, but it’s one you can’t neglect when building a stronger, functional body. The psoas muscle is responsible for flexing the hips and lifting your thighs….

Unless you work in the rehab or fitness field, you might not be familiar with anterior pelvic tilt. However, this troublesome postural abnormality is extremely common, and many people maintain anterior pelvic tilt for years without correction (1). Over time, anterior pelvic tilt puts stress on the spine and the muscles surrounding the low back…

Mobility is an often neglected component of fitness. Think about it: most people you see in the gym are either lifting heavy weights or running on the treadmill. Few people are working on their mobility by stretching and moving with purpose. But you shouldn’t sleep on your mobility work! Mobility exercises are helpful for increasing…

Improve your hip flexibility and mobility as you age with these stretches. Hip pain and stiffness are all-too-common issues. In fact, most people you meet have probably suffered from hip tightness in the past (or they may be currently experiencing the said problem). In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the…

If you are short on time and need a stretch that activates all the muscles and preps your body for movements, this one stretch fits the bill.  It’s called the world’s greatest stretch.  As the name claims, this PNF stretching is one of the best stretches, if not the best there is.  It certainly lives…

Hip pain and stiffness are all-too-common issues. In fact, most people you meet have probably suffered from hip tightness in the past (or they may be currently experiencing the said problem). In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best stretches to loosen up these chronically tight structures! 1. Single Knee…

Tight hips and hamstrings can lead to hip and back pain, limited mobility, and poor posture.  Regularly stretching your hips and hamstrings can not only help relieve the tightness but also ease the aches and pain.  It’ll also improve your daily movements, expand your range of motion, and promote better posture.  Many things lead to…

Tight hips? Do these hip flexor stretches to loosen your hips and prevent lower back pain.  Your hips are one area that’s susceptible to tightness, stiffness, and compression. This is especially true if you spend a lot of time sitting.  It’s also one body part that often gets neglected in workouts and gym exercise routines…

Sitting all day? These two surprising stretches can help relieve your back pain and loosen the tight hips.  Whether you are working remotely or have gone back to the office, one thing many of us have in common is that we sit all day. Not to mention, our time on the couch in front of…