How to Release Trigger Points in the Quads
How to Release Trigger Points in the Quads Tight quads can do more than make your legs feel stiff—they can also create pain in all your joints from your ankles to your lower back. If stretching alone isn’t solving the problem, the real issue might be trigger points—those tight, tender knots in the muscle that […]
How To Stretch For Hamstring Relief
How To Stretch Your Hamstrings This article is about one thing and one thing only: Making your hamstring tightness go away for good. These are the stretches I use to get short and long-term relief for my hamstrings. When used with hamstring trigger pointing, it will allow you to train and live without pain. Period. […]
How Can You Relieve Hamstring Pain?
Getting Rid of Hamstring Pain Hamstring pain is a common issue that can significantly affect your mobility and overall quality of life. This article is all about what I have learned about getting rid of hamstring tension, trigger points and creating a plan for making long-term changes. Jump to: Understanding Hamstring Pain Hamstring pain can […]
What Causes Tight Hamstrings and Why Do They Feel So Tight?
The Causes of Your Hamstring Tightness Tight hamstrings are a common complaint that can affect your mobility and daily life. In this guide, I share the basic anatomy of the hamstrings, why they get tight in the first place and give you some ideas to fix the problem like I did for myself and countless […]
Can Tight Hamstrings Cause Knee Pain?
Knee Pain Caused By Tight Hamstrings Knee pain is often the result of tight muscles surrounding the joint. The problem is, we have a lot of muscles and it can be difficult to pinpoint whether your hamstring is causing the knee problem or if it is something else. But in this guide, I will explain […]
Can Tight Hamstrings Cause Back Pain?
Back Pain Caused By Tight Hamstrings Many people experience lower back pain and wonder if tight hamstrings might be to blame. In this guide, we’ll cover why this may be the case for you and how to find out if your hamstrings are the cause. If it is your problem, you will need the hamstring […]
Hamstring Trigger Points & Release Techniques
Get Rid Of Hamstring Tension With Trigger Point Techniques This article is going to teach you how to relieve your hamstring tightness or pain with trigger point therapy. When you build this into your warm-up and daily routine, you will notice a difference in performance and daily life. Pair it with some stretches from the […]
Self-Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Techniques for a Tight Tibialis Anterior
Tibialis Anterior Trigger Point Techniques Tightness in the tibialis anterior sucks. When this muscle is under constant strain, it can be annoying or straight up debilitating. Fortunately, I have the best stretch for your tibialis anterior here, which pairs well with this article because, In this article I will give you the proven methods for […]
How to Stretch Your Tibialis Anterior: A Step-by-Step Guide to Improve Mobility and Prevent Pain
Stretching The Tibialis Anterior Muscles The tibialis anterior is one of the main muscles used in lower body movements. But it’s more overlooked than almost every other muscle in the body. So if you get shin splints, or have poor ankle mobility in your ankles, here’s everything I know about stretching A-tibs. Oh, and skip […]
How to Trigger Point Your Upper Calf Muscles (Gastrocnemius-Specific)
How To Trigger Point Your Upper Calf – The Gastrocnemius Muscle Most people let their calf tightness go untreated for years… even decades. When trigger points develop in the gastrocnemius, they can create issues in a bunch of other areas. This leads many people to believe that their discomfort stems from ankle, knee, and hip […]