All you need to know about hamstring

What is hamstring?

The hamstrings are tendons at the back of the thighs that attach the large thigh muscle to the bone. The term “hamstring” also refers to the group of 3 muscles that run along the back of your thigh, from your hip to just below your knee.

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What is the use and purpose of hamstring?

The hamstring muscles are responsible for your hip and knee movements in walking, squatting, bending your knees, and tilting your pelvis. Hamstring muscle injuries are the most common sports injury. These injuries often have long recovery times and can recur.

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benefits of hamstring stretch?

Hamstring stretches can increase flexibility and improve the range of motion in the hip. Both of these benefits will help people perform daily tasks, such as walking upstairs and bending over, with ease. 

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Is hamstring stretch is good for pregnant women?

Yes, Stretching can realign and strengthen muscles and ease the stress and strain on joints during pregnancy. It also can help release tension in the back and alleviate pain in the hamstring muscles.

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Is hamstring stretch is good for older people?

This stretching exercise targets your lower back and your legs, a crucial component for maintaining flexibility in seniors. This stretch will decrease stiffness and keep your legs and back mobile and loose.

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Is hamstring stretch is good for kids?

Hamstring muscles work to hold your child upright when standing and walking. Stretching these muscles is also important to prevent back injuries.

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Is hamstring stretch is good for sports players?

Stretching after exercise helps relieve muscle tension. This may help the muscles recover faster and reduce pain after a workout. Hamstring stretches are beneficial for athletes as well as for people who are not athletes or do not play sports.

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Is hamstring stretch is good to recover from your injury?

Returning to exercise too quickly could make your injury worse, but avoiding exercise for too long can cause your hamstring muscles to shrink and scar tissue to form around the tear. To avoid this, you should start doing gentle hamstring stretches after a few days, when the pain has started to subside.

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What does a hamstring strain feel like?

Mild hamstring strains will usually cause sudden pain and tenderness at the back of your thigh. It may be painful to move your leg, but the strength of the muscle should not be affected. Partial hamstring tears are usually more painful and tender.

1) Lying down hamstring stretch keep your lower back flat on the floor and then one leg on the floor and then pull your another leg straight up and then hold your leg from both your hands.

Expert advice

• While pulling your legs straight your knee should be locked.
• Hold it for 15-30secs 
• Breathing will be slow. slowly inhale slowly exhale.
  Consult a personal trainer to get quality advice as per your personal requirement.

2) Sitting hamstring stretch
Sit straight with both your legs straight and then try to touch your feet.

Expert advice

• Hold it for 15-30secs 
• Breathing will be slow. slowly inhale slowly exhale
  

3) Standing hamstring stretch keep both your feet flat on the ground and both of your knees straight and then bend down and try to touch your toes.

Expert advice

• Not recommended for people who is having a lower back problem.
• Hold it for 15-30secs 
• Breathing will be slow. slowly inhale slowly exhale.