As bad as all of that is, we’d venture to say that it’s the persistence of tight hips that makes them particularly intolerable. You may be able to temporarily loosen their death grip on your pelvis ...
If you’re anything like me, your lower body and hips are perma-tight from sitting All. Day. Long. That stiffness shows up after getting out of a chair, bounding up the stairs, or squatting down to ...
It’s likely you feel an irritating tightness in your hips after a long day of sitting, especially in the work-from-home environment of today’s new normal. And no, the walk from your desk to the ...
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 ...
Your lower back has been aching for weeks now, but no matter how much you massage or stretch those muscles along your spine, the pain won’t go away. This might be because the problem isn’t actually ...
Depending on the cause, physical therapy, massage, stretching, yoga, relaxation, heat, or other therapies may help release chronically tight muscles. Various factors can cause chronically tight or ...
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 ...
Tight hamstrings occur when one or all three of the muscles at the back of your thigh become shortened due to prolonged sitting, overtraining or sudden increase in workout workout intensity, certain ...
It’s highly likely that you’re sitting at your desk as you read this. At the very least, you’re probably sitting down – we do a lot of that nowadays. But too much sitting can have unwanted effects on ...
Tight hips after a long day of sitting? You’re not alone. But, according to Stretchologist, Rachele Gilman, an expert in ...
Tight, achy shins can mess with your exercise routine…and whatever else is on your agenda, like strolling with your pup or climbing stairs. But with a seated shin stretch, you can deliver sweet relief ...