Episode 216 - Are Your Hamstrings Actually Tight?

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of hamstring tightness and how to interpret the sensations associated with it.

Tightness is a sensation, not a diagnosis. And what that sensation is communicating depends entirely on when you feel it, where you feel it, and what it actually feels like. In this episode, I'm walking you through how to interpret what your hamstrings are actually telling you, so you can address the real issue instead of stretching harder, hoping it works, and accidentally making it worse (something that happens far too often). If you've been stretching your hamstrings, chasing tightness, or were recently told you need to stretch them, this episode is for you. 1:1 Assessment/Consult: https://jenhosler.com/monthly-coaching/ Movement School Wait List: https://jenhosler.com/movement-school/

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jen Hosler

Topics covered

• hamstring tightness
• body awareness
• stretching techniques
• muscle sensation
• self-assessment

Keywords

• hamstrings
• tightness
• stretching
• muscle communication
• self improvement

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