“The hips are designed to move, so they thrive through movement,” says Meredith Witte, MSEP, CSCS, functional strength coach and yoga expert. But for many women, tight hips are the too familiar to ...

Hip pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and distracting, with causes ranging from tight muscles to osteoarthritis, a joint condition. Some exercises and stretches for hip pain may be just as helpful, ...

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 ...

The pigeon stretch could be a good back exercise for those with lower back pain. It "puts length back into all the muscles that get short and tight from the vast amount of sitting we do", says Sam.

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, ...

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That mysterious tightness in your hips isn’t just from sitting too long at your desk. For many women, the hip region serves as an emotional storage locker, holding onto stress, trauma, and tension in ...