How to correctly stretch your Hamstrings
Can you stretch your hamstrings like this?
If so, you probably don’t need to be stretching anymore, because you already have great hamstring flexibility. I see so many people stretching their hamstrings the wrong way and many of my patients ask me, what is the proper way to stretch your hamstrings? Personally, I think hamstring stretching is grossly overrated. For maintaining general flexibility, its fine and stretch away. Regarding injury prevention of treating an injured patient, then I feel only certain people need to stretch. Anyway, this is a topic for another post, but what is the best way to stretch your hamstrings? Using a strap? Laying down? How long do I hold it for?
This is how you correctly stretch your hamstrings:
- hold for 30-90 seconds
- don’t flex or bend your low back. keep your spine straight and bend at the hips, not low back
- perform 2-4 reps
I hope this helps and now you can stretch with proper form! If you are experiencing and injury that you are doing a hamstring stretch for, you may not even need to be stretching! Your stretching may be missing the problem or making symptoms worse. If so, call us at 407-494-8835 or visit PursuitTherapy.com and schedule your FREE CONSULTATION today! We can help you resolve your pain and get back to your favorite activities.