Hamstring Knots

[jonathan.k]

Hi Lampy

Have you been involved with any other sports?

Also have you had recurrent hamstring strains/tears (even if they were minimal)?

The reason why I ask is because scar tissues and knots/trigger points may feel very similar.

Either way it is important to stretch out your posterior chain (ham, gluts, calves, lower back muscles) AND work on strengthening tailored to suit your sport/activity.

I would like to see how you progress.

Kind Regards

Jonathan

[lampyloola]

Hi Lampy

Have you been involved with any other sports?

Also have you had recurrent hamstring strains/tears (even if they were minimal)?

The reason why I ask is because scar tissues and knots/trigger points may feel very similar.

Either way it is important to stretch out your posterior chain (ham, gluts, calves, lower back muscles) AND work on strengthening tailored to suit your sport/activity.

I would like to see how you progress.

Kind Regards

Jonathan

Thanks Jonathan,

No other sports. I'm sure I have had minor strains and tears, and I wonder if it is scar tissue. Sports massage I have now always focus on the areas you mention. I stretch myself daily (usually, not now, too much pain & inflammation)- hams, piriformis, calves. Lower back to some extent in yoga.

Does cycling strengthen hams? Or is all the work in the quads?