(CNN) — Hamstring tightness is one of the most common complaints I hear from athletes, everyday exercisers and desk workers alike. No matter how much you may try to stretch, the tightness doesn’t go ...

If you can’t touch your toes without seriously bending your knees, that could be a problem. In fact, it’s a clear sign your hamstrings are tight – and that means it’s time to stretch. But even if you ...

Some people associate tight hamstrings with not being able to touch their toes. To others, it might mean that the muscle constantly holds tension, stopping them from reaching a full range of motion ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...

If you stretch your hamstrings constantly but they still feel like guitar strings ready to snap, you’re not imagining it. And stretching alone may be part of the problem. That’s according to reporting ...

(CNN) — Hamstring tightness is one of the most common complaints I hear from athletes, everyday exercisers and desk workers alike. No matter how much you may try to stretch, the tightness doesn’t go ...

Why your hamstrings feel short and tight when they’re not Your hamstrings run down the back of your thighs, connecting your pelvis to your knees. They help you bend your knees and extend your hips, ...