My left hamstring is extremely tight to the extent that i am having trouble stretching it at all. I can't even bend forward in a sitting position without going to far. If anyone knows how I can increase my flexibility with muscles this tight please help me out! Thanks
2006-12-17 12:36:15 · 5 answers · asked by pfr305 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Avoid stretching your hams by standing and bending over. This can cause extreme stress to the lower back. Also don't put your leg on a surface that is higher than your hips. This puts to much stress on the hams. Try lying down on your back and bring your leg up to a 90 degrees while using both hands to bring the leg back towards your head, go until you feel discomfort. Do both legs. Go 3 times for 15-30 sec.
2006-12-17 14:51:06 · answer #1 · answered by cameron lally cscs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch as well as you can, and try running every-other day for a while. Warm up before each workout, then stretch after every workout and before bed at night. Choose a different exercise on the days you're not running (like weight lifting). Also consider trying a yoga class or doing some yoga videos at home before bed. Even if you can't get all the way into all the poses right away- that kind of focus and discipline on stretching, for an extended period of time regularly, will really increase your flexibility.
2016-05-23 03:12:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a heavy quad workout, then immediately try to gently stretch your hammies. It's called reciprocal inhibition: Agonist muscle use (in this case, working the quads) causes the antagonist muscles (the hammies) to relax.
Thing is, tho, it might not be the muscle. You never said if you injured the back of your thigh, but it could be a connective tissue thing. I would recommend a physical or massage therapist specializing in myofascial release.
Good luck!
2006-12-17 12:58:17 · answer #3 · answered by Mona H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your stretching after a hot bath or shower.
Stretch slowly, gently, for 10-15 seconds. Do not bounce.
Slow and steady wins the race. It'll take weeks to get noticable improvement.
2006-12-17 12:45:38 · answer #4 · answered by grotereber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a physiotherapist can help to ease your pain. in some countries this service is readily available.
you can find some info on the Internet with "physio. tight hamstring muscle". i hope it meets your need
2006-12-17 12:56:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋