The tensor fasciae latae—or TFL for short—is a small muscle on the outside of your hip, spanning an average of 6 inches in length. But when this area is tight, painful, or otherwise overworked, you ...

A 14-year-old has been dealing with worsening hip and leg pain, only to learn months later that the first doctor told his mom ...

Hip abduction exercises, to move your leg outward to the side, improve movement and reduce hip pain. Side-lying hip abduction targets the correct muscles when you keep your toes pointed forward.

Most runners are familiar with the big muscles involved in running, like quads, hamstrings, and glutes. But there are lesser-known, yet still important players that can influence run performance. One ...

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(CNN) — If you have ever felt tension in the front of your hips after sitting too long, struggled with lower back pain or had difficulty touching your toes, your hip flexors may be to blame. These ...

Looking for a hip workout? I’ve got three moves that will improve hip health, boost flexibility, increase your range of motion and release lower body tension — all while bedding down on one of the ...

If you have hip bursitis, you know the pain and discomfort can keep you from doing the activities you enjoy. While quick fixes such as over-the-counter pain relievers or applying ice packs can help, ...

Sciatica pain can occur anywhere along the sciatic nerve, including the hip, buttocks, and leg. It typically affects one side. Hip pain due to other causes may only affect the hip and require ...

Bedtime has a way of turning up aches and pains. Joints that might be mildly annoying by daylight seem to shout for attention once you lie down. It’s a vicious cycle: Your body needs high-quality rest ...

The best way to avoid common problems like runner’s knee is to strengthen the muscles that support this important joint.

Practiced together, these four exercises create a balanced routine that supports joint health, improves movement quality, and ...