When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Whether you suffer from lower back pain on the gym floor or after a full day ...

In the world of fitness and wellness, there's such a strong focus on strength training, cardio workouts, and of course nutrition. However, one aspect that is sometimes overlooked but is equally ...

Compared with static hamstring stretching, dynamic hamstring stretching with strengthening exercises improved muscle activation and outcomes in patients with inflexible hamstrings and patellofemoral ...

Summer offers more opportunities to increase physical activity after many of us may have been inactive during winter. If you are eager to return to yard work and other activities, you may be tempted ...

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dynamic soft tissue mobilisation (STM) on hamstring flexibility in healthy male subjects. Methods: Forty five males volunteered ...

THE STATE OF your hamstrings determines more about your body’s condition than you might expect. Tightness in your hamstrings can cause back pain, hip mobility, and even bad posture. “Tight hamstrings ...

It’s not uncommon to wake up feeling stiff and achy after a night’s sleep. Hours in a static position can leave muscles tight, joints compressed and circulation slow. One of the best ways to ease that ...

Hamstring strains are one of the most common—and frustrating—soft-tissue injuries suffered by athletes. There are two main types: an acute strain and a proximal hamstring tendinopathy, a ...