These muscles start at the pelvis and run down to the top of the back of the shin bone. They are important for good posture because they can effect the tilt of the pelvis, as well as the position the hip and the knee.
To correctly stretch the hamstring requires proper positioning of the pelvis as well the knee.
This video shows a few great techniques for stretching the hamstrings muscles. Look for the neutral position of the back while performing these stretches correctly. The video also includes a common mistake people make when stretching the hamstrings.
A hamstring stretch can also put a stretch the sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower back and runs down the back of the leg. Stop if stretching the hamstring causes pain.
For best results hold the stretches for at least 30 seconds, Repeat several times each leg.
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3 comments:
This whole blog site is so helpful! Thanks very much for sharing your expertise. I learned and lot! and you've shown me exercises that I've never done.
Hi Dave,
Thanks a lot for your help.
When i try these two methods shown in here i feel pain in the back of my leg (probably the sciatic, like you said). Should i keep doing them? what should i change in order to strech the hamstrings instead of the sciatic?
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