“Doing the couch stretch – loosening up the quads, hip flexors and piriformis [a muscle running from the lower spine to the top of the thighs] – will really help you loosen up the hips, and [ease] the ...

Below, Merrick has shared five stretches he does every day and recommends for everyone to ease tight hips, improve shoulder ...

You can also stretch your hip flexors and improve balance with a dynamic movement like lunges. Tight hip flexors don't just affect your flexibility – they increase your chances of lower back ...