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Trigger Point Therapy for the Hamstrings

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Trigger Point Therapy for the Hamstrings

Because the hamstrings have their origin at the sitting bones - Long periods of sitting may affect their function We rely on our hamstring muscles for walking, jogging, running and jumping. These are the workhorse muscles that enable us to flex our knees and extend our hips at the beginning of each step that we take. When we are walking, jogging or running, our hamstrings are antagonists to the quadriceps muscles in the action of deceleration of knee extension. Anatomy The hamstrings consist of three muscles. From medial to lateral they are the semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris. Origin Ischial...

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Six Types of Stretches and When You Should Use Them

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Six Types of Stretches and When You Should Use Them

Stretching is slightly more technical than swinging a leg over a park bench. There are rules and techniques that will maximize its benefits and minimize the risk of injury. We will look at the different types of stretching, the particular benefits, and the risks and uses, as well as give a description of how each type is performed.

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Common Sports Injuries: Treating the Hamstrings

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Common Sports Injuries: Treating the Hamstrings

In this video, Stuart Hinds demonstrates treatment of the hamstrings using trigger point therapy. The hamstrings eccentrically contract during gait in order to decelerate extension of the knee joint and hip flexion, while also playing a very important role in pelvic stability. Hamstring trigger points are often mistaken for Sciatic Pain. 

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Treating the Hamstrings: Cupping Massage

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Treating the Hamstrings: Cupping Massage

Stuart Hinds demonstrates cupping massage for the hamstrings. There's a common myth that hamstring injuries are the domain of athletes but anyone can develop trigger points.

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Treating the Hamstrings

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Treating the Hamstrings

Stuart Hinds demonstrates treatment of the hamstrings which are amongst the most overworked muscles in the body. Whilst it's true that people who are less physically active are much less likely to develop hamstring injuries, they are still prone to developing trigger points in these muscles.

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