Meet frog hops, an exercise move that open up your hip flexors while stretching out your lower back, making it a great warmup move. Getting down into the wide squat feels really good on my hip flexors ...

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

When it comes to chronically stiff muscles - tight hip flexors are the second most common complaint I hear after tight hamstrings. Tight hip flexors are annoying, achy, and they often contribute to ...

Every time an instructor says to sit in sukhasana during meditation, I can't help but groan. For someone with unrelenting hip flexor tightness, the so-called "easy pose" is really hard. As everyone ...

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 root cause of the back pain, however, has not been addressed. Unbeknownst to many, tight and/or weak hip flexors can also ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to your hip flexors, you’re likely focused on stretching them. However, with this critical muscle group, there’s a key element you’re probably neglecting: strength-building. Hip flexor ...

It’s time to give your hip flexors some love. Why? Because if you’re in the average and regularly spend more than nine hours a day sitting down (and no, that doesn’t include commuting, watching TV or ...

Hip flexor strain can occur when the hip flexor muscles are pulled, strained, torn, or injured. Many activities may cause the condition and symptoms can include sharp pain, stiffness, and reduced ...