How To Stretch For Hamstring Relief
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. Hamstring Stretches To Try A […]
How Can You Relieve 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 manifest in many ways. I […]
What Causes Tight Hamstrings and Why Do They Feel So Tight?
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 others. Learn more about stretching with […]
Can Tight Hamstrings Cause Knee Pain?
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 why it’s possible that your hamstrings […]
Can Tight Hamstrings Cause Back Pain?
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 trigger point guide and the Hamstring […]
Hamstring Trigger Points & Release 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 Ultimate Stretch Guide or my tailored hamstring stretching article […]
Self-Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Techniques for a Tight Tibialis Anterior
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 targeting these trigger points, providing […]
How to Stretch Your Tibialis Anterior: A Step-by-Step Guide to Improve Mobility and Prevent Pain
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 to these sections if you […]
How to Trigger Point Your Upper Calf Muscles (Gastrocnemius-Specific)
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 issues, when in reality, an overworked muscle with trigger points like […]
How to Trigger Point Your Lower Calf Muscles (Soleus-Specific)
The soleus is one of the strongest muscles in our bodies. It takes on so much load and has to do it without fatiguing. But it is overlooked when addressing calf tightness, but in most people it is chronically tight and underestimated in its need for therapies. Its deep location beneath the gastrocnemius makes soleus […]