Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it. Lower back pain is often ...

Whether it’s from a love of running, heavy squats, or sitting down for prolonged periods, tight hip flexors are a common complaint. Tight hip flexors can cause noticeable pain and stiffness ...

MIAMI -- The Nationals placed shortstop CJ Abrams on the 10-day IL with a right hip flexor strain and recalled Nasim Nuñez prior to Saturday's 7-6 loss to Miami. Abrams re-aggravated the injury during ...

Leg raises are a simple yet effective exercise to strengthen the hip flexors. Start off by lying flat on your back with your legs extended. Slowly, lift both the legs towards the ceiling while ...

Whether you're at a desk for hours or glued to your couch, prolonged sitting shortens your hip flexors, weakens your glutes, and puts your posture through the wringer. Over time, this leads to aches, ...

Muscles commonly tested include abductors (that move a limb away from the center of the body), flexors (used to bend a joint, such as the elbow), and extensors (used to unbend a joint and/or bend it ...