Simply put, the term “sciatica” refers to radiating pain along the sciatic nerve, says Jessica Chellsen, DPT, CSCS, physical therapist and founder of Vibrant Coast Physical Therapy & Wellness.

Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical ... stretch. Hold your stretch of choice for at least 30 seconds, and don’t forget to breathe. Strengthen: Begin with isometrics (adductor ...

To help you combat immobile hips, Dan Giordano, PT, DPT, C.S.C.S., co-founder of Bespoke Physical Therapy ... joint—side to side and stretches muscles like your adductors and glutes.

Why it helps: “Foam rolling is a nice way to relax the adductor muscle group, which attaches into the groin, to allow for more relaxed stretching and motion,” says Vorensky. (Find the right ...

Your adductor muscles help maintain a strong hip, knee, core, and lower back. To keep these muscles loose and avoid cramps, include dynamic stretches as part of your warm-up routine and static ...

The same goes for preparing for leg day at the gym. Dynamic stretching, in which you move your muscles and joints through ...

Stretching these muscles out help relax the pulled groin and hip flexors when they’re especially tight, explains Mark Vorensky, PT, DPT, SCS, physical ... way to relax the adductor muscle ...

Some dynamic exercises, such as side-lying hip adductors and lateral lunges ... Your treatment plan may include physical therapy with exercises to help improve your range of motion and strength.

Stretching before a workout doesn’t have to be boring. If you’re eager to get your heart rate up and your body moving, try starting off with dynamic warm-up exercises that offer both immediate ...