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

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

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.

"The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become."

mrshckynut · ‎06-19-2011

@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 · ‎10-19-2011

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 · ‎06-25-2012

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!

"Pure Michigan"

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

@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.

MarieIG · ‎03-10-2010

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

Do the math.

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

@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!!!

"The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become."

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

@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!

"The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become."

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

@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?

"The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become."

mrshckynut · ‎06-19-2011

@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