Get hip to these simple movements that stretch and strengthen the hip flexors. Dr. Andy Fata-Chan, a New York-based physical therapist and fitness coach at Moment Physical Therapy & Performance, told ...

The hip flexors are muscles that lift your thighs and help move your legs forward when you walk. Hip flexor injuries range in severity and are often caused by sudden movements, overuse, stiff muscles, ...

Both Dr. Hasson and Dr. Fata-Chan offer lunges as an example of a classic stretch that targets the hip flexors directly.

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 ...

But that tight, pinching sensation where the top of your thighs meet your hips is definitely not just a nonagenarian thing. If your hips are killing you, you probably spend a lot of time sitting-in ...

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 often ...

Hip flexor pain can affect your mobility, making it harder to walk or stand up. Mild to moderate hip flexor pain may improve with RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. If your pain doesn't ...

Whether you work a desk job, spend a lot of time driving, or love a good Netflix marathon, many of us live sedentary lifestyles. Sitting for long periods of time causes the hip flexors to tighten and ...

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 ...