hamstring tightness Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:55:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png hamstring tightness Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Best Stretches for Runners with Hamstring Pain https://yourdailysportfix.com/best-stretches-for-runners-with-hamstring-pain/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:55:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=18935 Running is an amazing form of exercise that comes with tons of benefits. Regular running can strengthen your bones and muscles as well as improve cardiovascular health, though it can also leave you feeling sore and tight. The right stretching routine can provide relief. Be sure to stretch when muscles are already warm; the best […]

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]]> Running is an amazing form of exercise that comes with tons of benefits. Regular running can strengthen your bones and muscles as well as improve cardiovascular health, though it can also leave you feeling sore and tight. The right stretching routine can provide relief. Be sure to stretch when muscles are already warm; the best time is shortly after a run, and if you wait too long you could risk injury. Stretching should never be painful; there can be feelings of mild to moderate discomfort, but it should reach a point of unbearable pain. If you’re practicing a stretch and you’re not able to breathe deeply, back off a bit.

Lizard Lunge

This stretch will target both your hamstrings as well as your hip flexors. Begin in downward-facing dog pose, inhale, and as you exhale bring your right foot forward and place it outside of your right hand. Keep your right knee bent at a 90-degree angle over your ankle, and slowly bring your forearms to the floor. Be sure to keep your left leg straight so as to get a good stretch in the left hip flexor. Hold for 5-10 breaths before repeating on the other side.

Side Lunge

Side lunge, or skandasana, is a pose designed to stretch the hamstrings as well as adductors. Stand upright with your feet about four feet apart. Slowly bend your right knee while keeping your left leg straight. Continue until you feel a stretch in the inner thigh muscles. Hold for 5-10 breaths and repeat on the other side.

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]]> Here’s Why Your Hamstrings May Feel Tight https://yourdailysportfix.com/heres-why-your-hamstrings-may-feel-tight/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 07:51:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=12197 If you’ve run or played sports, you’ve probably experienced the feeling of tight hamstrings, which is an incredibly uncomfortable and sometimes painful tension in the back of the legs. While many believe that the key to solving the issue is stretching, it may be the last thing you actually need. Here are four reasons why […]

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]]> If you’ve run or played sports, you’ve probably experienced the feeling of tight hamstrings, which is an incredibly uncomfortable and sometimes painful tension in the back of the legs. While many believe that the key to solving the issue is stretching, it may be the last thing you actually need. Here are four reasons why your hamstrings are tight and how to fix the issue.

Shortened Hamstrings

When you sit for a long period of time, with your knees bent, your hamstrings are put in a shortened position and they feel tight behind the knee. When sitting, you’re also putting your hamstrings in a stretched position which can lead to pain or injury. To fix the issue, change the way you sit and straighten your legs from time to time when you’re sitting at your desk or try foam rolling.

Overstretched Hamstrings

Your hamstrings can also feel tight when they’re being overstretched which happens to athletes and runner often. In this situation, stretching won’t help and your best bet is to strengthen your hamstrings by working with a trainer or physical therapist.

Weak Hamstrings

If your hamstrings are too weak for running or exercise, they may tighten as protective reflex from getting an injury. Try strengthening them with deadlifts.

Nerve Problem

The cause of hamstring tightness may involve your nerves. If your the nerves that tell your hamstrings to contract and relax aren’t firing right, this can cause your hamstrings to tighten. If you feel pain when stretching your hamstrings or signs of numbness, tingling, burning, or hot or cold sensations, you should see a physical therapist.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> hamstring tightness Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:55:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png hamstring tightness Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Best Stretches for Runners with Hamstring Pain https://yourdailysportfix.com/best-stretches-for-runners-with-hamstring-pain/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:55:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=18935 Running is an amazing form of exercise that comes with tons of benefits. Regular running can strengthen your bones and muscles as well as improve cardiovascular health, though it can also leave you feeling sore and tight. The right stretching routine can provide relief. Be sure to stretch when muscles are already warm; the best […]

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]]> Running is an amazing form of exercise that comes with tons of benefits. Regular running can strengthen your bones and muscles as well as improve cardiovascular health, though it can also leave you feeling sore and tight. The right stretching routine can provide relief. Be sure to stretch when muscles are already warm; the best time is shortly after a run, and if you wait too long you could risk injury. Stretching should never be painful; there can be feelings of mild to moderate discomfort, but it should reach a point of unbearable pain. If you’re practicing a stretch and you’re not able to breathe deeply, back off a bit.

Lizard Lunge

This stretch will target both your hamstrings as well as your hip flexors. Begin in downward-facing dog pose, inhale, and as you exhale bring your right foot forward and place it outside of your right hand. Keep your right knee bent at a 90-degree angle over your ankle, and slowly bring your forearms to the floor. Be sure to keep your left leg straight so as to get a good stretch in the left hip flexor. Hold for 5-10 breaths before repeating on the other side.

Side Lunge

Side lunge, or skandasana, is a pose designed to stretch the hamstrings as well as adductors. Stand upright with your feet about four feet apart. Slowly bend your right knee while keeping your left leg straight. Continue until you feel a stretch in the inner thigh muscles. Hold for 5-10 breaths and repeat on the other side.

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]]> Here’s Why Your Hamstrings May Feel Tight https://yourdailysportfix.com/heres-why-your-hamstrings-may-feel-tight/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 07:51:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=12197 If you’ve run or played sports, you’ve probably experienced the feeling of tight hamstrings, which is an incredibly uncomfortable and sometimes painful tension in the back of the legs. While many believe that the key to solving the issue is stretching, it may be the last thing you actually need. Here are four reasons why […]

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]]> If you’ve run or played sports, you’ve probably experienced the feeling of tight hamstrings, which is an incredibly uncomfortable and sometimes painful tension in the back of the legs. While many believe that the key to solving the issue is stretching, it may be the last thing you actually need. Here are four reasons why your hamstrings are tight and how to fix the issue.

Shortened Hamstrings

When you sit for a long period of time, with your knees bent, your hamstrings are put in a shortened position and they feel tight behind the knee. When sitting, you’re also putting your hamstrings in a stretched position which can lead to pain or injury. To fix the issue, change the way you sit and straighten your legs from time to time when you’re sitting at your desk or try foam rolling.

Overstretched Hamstrings

Your hamstrings can also feel tight when they’re being overstretched which happens to athletes and runner often. In this situation, stretching won’t help and your best bet is to strengthen your hamstrings by working with a trainer or physical therapist.

Weak Hamstrings

If your hamstrings are too weak for running or exercise, they may tighten as protective reflex from getting an injury. Try strengthening them with deadlifts.

Nerve Problem

The cause of hamstring tightness may involve your nerves. If your the nerves that tell your hamstrings to contract and relax aren’t firing right, this can cause your hamstrings to tighten. If you feel pain when stretching your hamstrings or signs of numbness, tingling, burning, or hot or cold sensations, you should see a physical therapist.

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