Certain types of workouts can also lead to hamstring tightness. Ofori-Atta says runners are especially prone because of the ...

THE STATE OF your hamstrings determines more about your body’s condition than you might expect. Tightness in your hamstrings can cause back pain, hip mobility, and even bad posture. “Tight hamstrings ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Whether you suffer from lower back pain on the gym floor or after a full day ...

If stretching does little to relieve the tightness in your hamstrings, your workout warm-up routine may not exactly be the problem. Some experts say that while stretching is an important part of any ...

If you're looking for a way to improve your flexibility, reduce stress, avoid injury and extend your range of motion to help boost your exercise performance, take a tip from Mother Nature: Stretch.

Static stretches can be passive or active. Active static stretches involve working a muscle while using other muscles to hold the stretch, Houlin said, such as lifting a leg in front of you using leg ...