We all like to joke about our aching, aging bones and the way our bodies set off a symphony of groans when we rise in the morning. And for a lot of us, getting older does, in fact, mean getting, er, ...
1. Lie on your stomach and place your hands directly under your shoulders with your palms flat on the floor. 2. Press up, ...
As we age, our bodies gradually tighten up – that’s just part of the aging process and how our bodies change over time. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the tightening is ...
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 ...
Your hips are one of the largest weight-bearing joints in the body. Responsible for all movement in the lower leg, as well as supporting and stabilizing the upper body, happy hips are crucial for ...
Hip stretching and other exercises can alleviate tight hips, a problem when tension builds up in the hip flexors and other muscles around the hips. Tight hips can result from inactivity and prolonged ...
Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...
When it comes to which elements of your stride you can improve, your hips don’t lie. That’s because hip flexors—the muscles that allow flexion at the hip joint—play a huge role in fluid running, and a ...
Bed exercises for seniors over 60, take this 4-move test with exclusive personal trainer cues to see if you are elite.