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.

Hamstring Anatomy

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This trigger point therapy blog is intended to be used for information purposes only and is not intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or to substitute for a medical diagnosis and/or treatment rendered or prescribed by a physician or competent healthcare professional. This information is designed as educational material, but should not be taken as a recommendation for treatment of any particular person or patient. Always consult your physician if you think you need treatment or if you feel unwell.