Tightness in the back of the hip can be frustrating. You might feel it when you: Sit for long periods Drive Run Hike uphill Ski Lift Squat Cross one leg over the other Get out of the car Roll over in bed Many people describe this area as the “piriformis,” but the back of the hip is more complex than one small muscle. The deep gluteal region includes the glute muscles, piriformis, other deep hip rotators, connective tissue, and nearby nerves, including the sciatic nerve. A Fig

Tight hamstrings are one of the most common complaints we hear from active adults. But here is the important part: That “tight hamstring” feeling is not always just a muscle flexibility problem. Sometimes the sensation behind the leg involves the sciatic nerve pathway, calf tension, lower-back sensitivity, or simply the body’s response to prolonged sitting, running, lifting, skiing, or hiking. That is where Elephant Walks can be useful. Elephant Walks are a dynamic mobility e

Pain traveling from the lower back or buttock into the leg is often described as sciatica. Depending on the underlying cause, symptoms may include: Buttock or leg pain Burning or electric sensations Numbness or tingling Tightness behind the thigh Symptoms extending into the calf or foot Discomfort with sitting, bending, or straightening the leg When the nervous system is sensitive, aggressively stretching the hamstrings is not always the best solution. What feels like a “tigh