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

The world may be reopening, but it turns out that post-lockdown life, for a lot of us, still involves plenty of sitting and scrolling and TikTok viewing. It can lead to feeling a little stiff and ...

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 blamed ...

By tight hips, I mean, more specifically, tight psoas muscles. The psoas (pronounced so-ahs) are a prime hip flexor. Together with the iliacus, rectus femoris, and sartorius muscles, the psoas cross ...

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 ...