I’m a physical therapist. This is why stretching your tight hamstrings might actually be making the problem worse

Here's why your obsession with stretching is actually keeping you tight and how to finally find relief.
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Tight hamstrings? Here’s what causes it and how to resolve it

You’ll know the feeling if you have tight hamstrings – your strides feel shorter, it seems like you’re working harder than usual and your legs feel stiff and restricted. Going faster or tackling hills ...
Yahoo! Sports

Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd leaves game with hamstring tightness after making 33-yard catch

INDIANAPOLIS – The Green Bay Packers will hold their breath that some tightness in running back MarShawn Lloyd’s hamstring isn’t another injury that keeps him sidelined for an extended period. Lloyd ...
Los Angeles Times

5 easy exercises for your hips and hamstrings to alleviate desk job aches and pains

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...
Sports Illustrated

Notre Dame Star Running Back Jeremiyah Love Tweaks Hamstring in Practice

Although it's changed significantly in recent years, the one main goal of college football spring practice has been to stay healthy as a team. Notre Dame hasn't had a ton of luck on that front this ...
Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros suffer another loss as Isaac Paredes injures hamstring. 'It doesn't look very good'

SEATTLE — A Houston Astros club beset by injuries endured a potentially costly one Saturday night. Third baseman Isaac Paredes, an All-Star selection and Houston’s home run leader, exited its 7-6 loss ...