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7 Hip Hinge Exercises

By: , Last Updated: October 30, 2023, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Hip hinging is one of the most foundational movements one needs to master. The reason being is that it’s a movement you should be using in everyday life in order to spare your back from injuries. Before we get to the hip hinge exercises let’s discuss why and how you should do it. [Read more…] about 7 Hip Hinge Exercises

Tailbone Pain When Sitting – DIY Relief & Exercises

By: and Dr. Brandon Smith, DPT, MPH and Dr. Nicole Lombardo, PT, DPT, CSCS, Last Updated: July 3, 2023, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

If you’ve ever felt pain in your tailbone while sitting, you’ve experienced what is known as Coccydynia (medical term).

Tailbone pain (Coccydynia) is a painful condition that can be debilitating in some cases. While tailbone pain can be annoying and disruptive to your life, most cases resolve within a few weeks to months.[1] In the meantime, there are a variety of things you can try to minimize your symptoms, which we will outline below. [Read more…] about Tailbone Pain When Sitting – DIY Relief & Exercises

Piriformis Syndrome Treatment At Home (Symptoms, Releases, Stretches)

By: and Dr. Brandon Smith, DPT, MPH, Last Updated: July 4, 2023, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

What is Piriformis Syndrome?

Have you ever had pain starting deep in your butt and/or hip that travels down the back of your leg?

This can be due to the piriformis muscle compressing the sciatic nerve, referred to as piriformis syndrome. [1] [Read more…] about Piriformis Syndrome Treatment At Home (Symptoms, Releases, Stretches)

8 Easy Hip Flexor Stretches – Unlock Your Tight Hip Flexors

By: , Last Updated: July 4, 2023

Below you’ll find some of the best hip flexor stretches that you can do from the comfort of your home.

But first let’s explore why your hip flexors get so tight anyway?

The main contributing factor is excessive sitting, which puts your hip flexor muscles in a shortened position. [Read more…] about 8 Easy Hip Flexor Stretches – Unlock Your Tight Hip Flexors