Top 3 Reasons for Tight Hamstrings
Have you been stretching your hamstrings non-stop but with no results?
Have you decided you’re just “stuck” with tight hamstings?
Well today’s post is for you, friend.
I often see clients after they’ve tried traditional physical therapy and not had the results they had hoped for, so I have the unique privilege of seeing what does and does not work for folks wanting to improve mobility and reduce pain.
Tight hamstrings is a symptom.
Our job is to find out why that symptom is there.
So, here are the top 3 causes for hamstring tightness.
1. Needing more hinge exercises in your workouts.
Did you know that there are ways to customize your workouts to improve your hamstring mobility?
Yes, you can leave the gym feeling MORE flexible than when you walked in.
2. Calf mobility
Yes, the song was right. Your ankle bone is connected to your leg bone. What’s going on in your calves directly affects what your hamstrings are doing. This is why evaluating the whole body is crucial if you are in pain and trying to stay active.
3. Hip mobility
Your hip mobility and strength directly affects how tight or loose your hamstrings are. This is the most common aspect of hamstring tightness and pain that gets missed with traditional treatment. Don’t let that be you!
Looking for an easy way to get started? Below is a easy hip mobility exercise you can add into your routine today
If you’re struggling with hamstring pain, tired of feeling held back with your workouts and DONE hearing “rest, ice and time-off” as the go-to advice, reach out today!
I help the active and adventurous develop custom workout and mobility routines that get you out of pain, back to your workouts and help you develop the confidence to know you can handle any workout while taking care of your body long-term!
