Wellness

[RinaRina]

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.

[mrshckynut]

@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 

[honeybeagle]

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.

[ID2]

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!

[Still Raining]

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@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.

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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.

[MarieIG]

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

[RinaRina]

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@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!!!

[RinaRina]

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@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!

[RinaRina]

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@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?

[mrshckynut]

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@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 

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