Hamstrings - Injury Prevention and Recovery
Hamstrings - Stretching Exercise for Injury Prevention and Recovery
Hamstring stretches should be a common part of your stretching and flexibility routine
Hamstring flexibility is important for all athletes and may help prevent injury and delayed onset muscle soreness, tightness, and trigger point activation, after exercise.
Tight hamstrings may also signal themselves early and be felt as even very minor restriction of motion when straightening the knee or in some cases may refer as a cramp at the back of the knee.
Roll over areas of tension using a hard rubber ball
Roll over areas of tension using a firm foam roller
Take it slowly. Try not to bend your knees and slowly see how far you can stretch to the floor. Repeat carefully.
Lean forward slowly into the chair or fixed surface. Support with your hands as shown. Be sure to use a stable chair that can take your weight.
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