The hamstrings are the large muscles located at the back of your legs, behind the thighs. They are recruited in almost all of our daily activities from walking to bending down to standing up from the ...

If you're dealing with tight hamstrings, back pain, or leg tension, this is The #1 Hamstring Stretch You Need to Relieve Back ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside of your body backwards ...

Sit with legs extended and knees slight bent, while bending at the hips, and keeping back flat reach as far as possible, (trying to reach toes) and holding for 30 seconds. Breathe normally. Hold for ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance ...

Vincent says: ‘This movement takes your lower back and surrounding areas through multiple ranges of motion in your body, which releases tension and mobilises every area. Lower back pain can sometimes ...

You can apply ice to your hamstring 2-3 times a day for about 20 minutes to decrease swelling. Make sure you get rest and do not move your injured leg to help with recovery. Take non-steroidal ...

A bulging disc in your lower back is most often caused by naturally occurring changes as you age. Most bulging discs don’t cause symptoms, but they may progress to become herniated discs. Lower back ...