Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD Key Takeaways The iliopsoas muscle is the major flexor of the hip joint, made up ...

Full-body stretching is a great way to become more flexible, increase mobility, and decrease pain. While there are a variety of moves that can help address certain issues (like lower back pain), a ...

After battling lower back pain, I learned the importance of stretching and good form. You probably need a bit more stretch time too if a little hip or knee pain is holding you back. Focusing on key ...

Ever find yourself fixated on stretching a particular part of your body? It makes sense to seek a solution for whatever your situation, whether you need stretches for tight hamstrings or poses to ease ...

Low-back pain is plaguing the nation! And if your run, bike, or sit too much, tight hips could be contributing to the ache around your spine. A major hip flexor muscle, the psoas, not only draws the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For many people, stretching exercises often land on the list of “things I should do but don’t.” They’re ...

If your hips always feel tight - whether during workouts, long walks, or just sitting at your desk - it can be incredibly frustrating. Not only is it uncomfortable, but tight hips often contribute to ...

Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign up About a quarter of us sit for more than 8 hours every day, according to data ...

Your hip flexors are the all-important muscles in front of your hips, around your groin. They’re part of your pelvis and they are essential for movement, helping you pick up your legs so you can move ...

I'm sure you've been told that your depression, your fear, and your anxiety is all in your head. Actually, it may all be in your ass. That's thanks to the psoas major muscle, sometimes called the ...