Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Lower back pain affects millions of Americans. Various health conditions can ...

Experiencing stiff muscles after a long day of work is a common among people who work desk job. But what causes this stiffness and how can you get rid of it?

10 regular glute stretches that physical therapists recommend Now that you know that ignoring butt tightness can mess with your whole lower half, you’re probably itching to do some glute stretches.

Glute stretch (knee to chest) Why it works: The glutes — the muscles in and around your buttocks — help stabilize your pelvis. The gluteus maximus is also a powerful muscle that can be ...

Pull your ankle up toward your buttock. As you pull your ankle to your glute, you will feel a stretch in your thigh. Repeat on your right side. Lie on your back with both knees bent. Slowly ...

Stretches for the splits include the butterfly, piriformis, and kneeling hip flexor stretch. If you're stretching consistently, you may be able to do the splits in a few weeks. The splits aren't ...

Odds are, you're skipping out on crucial hip-opening stretches for a few butt kicks, hamstring stretches, and arm swings. Here's the thing: Half-assed stretching doesn't just make you bad at ...