If you have sharp pain or tightness on the outside of your knees or hips, there’s a good chance it’s caused by your IT band. This area of the body is notoriously tough to stretch, but never fear — ...

When I say “IT,” you might think “information technology” instead of “iliotibial,” and TBH, I don’t blame you. I'm not here to chat tech—instead, let’s get the lowdown on a lower body tendon called ...

Requiring only a few minutes to complete, the best hip flexor stretches make it easy to create your own restorative post-work stretching routine. This is great for directly targeting your hip flexors.

As a runner, you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of aches and pains over the miles. A little twinge might pop up in your hip one day, while your knee feels funky the next. When you experience ...

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, ...

When I first pulled my hamstring muscle while doing sprints at 16, I was in pain and also so confused. Before every soccer practice or game, my team completed a pretty lengthy stretch sesh, which ...

Ever bend down to tie your shoe or pick something up and feel pain and tightness in your hips? This could signal a problem with your hip flexors, which are essential for mobility. There are a few ...

Your hips are both an anatomical miracle and a pain in the (literal) butt. An estimated 40 percent of adult athletes experience chronic hip pain. It isn't exactly a surprise that many of us experience ...

Oftentimes, your hip abductors are the reason why your hips feel so tight. These muscles start to tense up if you sit too long at work, overuse them during exercise, or if you have poor posture — ...

Hip pain can be especially disruptive to everyday life. If you're suffering you may experience loss of motion range, decreased strength and pain that hinders your ability to walk or run. Sore hips can ...