Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

If you're walking, standing up from the couch or bending down to pick something up, you are using your hamstrings. The muscles, which run down the back of the leg from the hip to the knee, are ...

When we sit, the hips and knees are flexed at a 90-degree angle. The hip flexors — the muscles that run along the front of the hip — become compressed and shortened. Over time, like a rubber band left ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Targeted exercises can help ease sciatica by strengthening hip and spine muscles and improving flexibility.Physical activity boosts blood ...

Squats are excellent for strengthening the muscles around your knees, according to a personal trainer. (Getty Images) Throughout the day, knees support your body weight and deal with different types ...

Struggling with knee pain? Whether it's due to an injury, ageing or a condition like arthritis, there's no doubt that it can be uncomfortable and have an impact on everyday life. But in many cases, a ...

You can apply ice to your hamstring 2-3 times a day for about 20 minutes to decrease swelling. Make sure you get rest and do not move your injured leg to help with recovery. Take non-steroidal ...

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If you're one of those who spend a chunk of their day on their desk at work, this one's for you. Whether it's spending much ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Exercise can be a safe and ...

The hamstrings are the large muscles located at the back of your legs, behind the thighs. They are recruited in almost all of our daily activities from walking to bending down to standing up from the ...