topic Re: Major Problem: Tight Hamstrings. . . What to do? in Wellness

Major Problem: Tight Hamstrings. . . What to do?

RinaRina — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:53:00 GMT

Have you ever had stiff hamstrings?
Every day I do Yoga stretches, but it's not helping.
I'm thinking maybe I need a new mattress. My current mattress is 12+ years old; plus my pup sleeping sideways in the bed doesn't help.
Your ideas are appreciated.

Re: Major Problem: Tight Hamstrings. . . What to do?

mrshckynut — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:43:01 GMT

@RinaRina i had about the same problem with dog sleeping a certain way by my feet had to curl my leg which activates hamstring in contraction in that position for hours was the cause of mine i kept my legs straight and that ended it

mrshckynut

Re: Major Problem: Tight Hamstrings. . . What to do?

honeybeagle — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:34:35 GMT

Yes, I too have a lot of stifness. Pinterest has been helpful in searching stretches for this problem. I have a theragun that helps alot for this and for the botton of my feet for planter fascitits. Worth the cost, for sure.

Re: Major Problem: Tight Hamstrings. . . What to do?

ID2 — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:38:30 GMT

It's easy... w-a-l-k. I'm 70 and been doing a walking regime for 5 years now. Lost a lot of weight and am determined to keep it off. I have no aches or pains, my health is excellent (I'm a type 1 diabetic). Exercise helps with so many things. Give it a try. I'm sure your doctor would agree!

Re: Major Problem: Tight Hamstrings. . . What to do?

Still Raining — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 13:52:39 GMT

@RinaRina wrote:
Have you ever had stiff hamstrings?
Every day I do Yoga stretches, but it's not helping.
I'm thinking maybe I need a new mattress. My current mattress is 12+ years old; plus my pup sleeping sideways in the bed doesn't help.
Your ideas are appreciated.

Yoga is wonderful for stretching.

Do you do standing, forward bends? How close can you get your face to your legs? And hands to the floor?

If standing is a problem forward bends on the floor work too.

There is always downward dog for an easier stance.

Keep at it, it will come.

Re: Major Problem: Tight Hamstrings. . . What to do?

MarieIG — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:18:42 GMT

In addition to stretching, I would take a look at your mineral and electrolye intake.

Re: Major Problem: Tight Hamstrings. . . What to do?

RinaRina — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 18:54:47 GMT

@mrshckynut wrote:
@RinaRina in that position for hours was the cause of mine i kept my legs straight and that ended it

mrshckynut

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You're absolutely correct!
I kept my legs STRAIGHT and my hamstrings are fine.
THANK YOU!!!

Re: Major Problem: Tight Hamstrings. . . What to do?

RinaRina — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 18:59:01 GMT

@MarieIG wrote:
In addition to stretching, I would take a look at your mineral and electrolye intake.

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I take minerals. I'm looking at electrolytes in AMZN right now.
Got any recommendations?
Thanks!

Re: Major Problem: Tight Hamstrings. . . What to do?

RinaRina — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 19:04:15 GMT

@MarieIG wrote:
In addition to stretching, I would take a look at your mineral and electrolye intake.

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Looking on AMZN - I see some are flavored and some are not.
Liquids are NOT flavored; powders are.
Do you have a preference?

Re: Major Problem: Tight Hamstrings. . . What to do?

mrshckynut — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 23:01:03 GMT

@mrshckynut wrote:
@RinaRina i had about the same problem with dog sleeping a certain way by my feet had to curl my leg which activates the hamstring in contraction in that position for hours was the cause of mine i kept my legs straight and that ended it

mrshckynut

@RinaRina happy to hear the same worked for you

mrshckynut