A common problem area for runners, the hamstrings shorten. the affect of this can be severe back pain.
As the hamstring' shorten it places pressure by pulling the buttock and lower back muscle's, this is when the pain kicks in, to avoid stretch your hamstring by:
Lie down on a mat or carpet area
Have your alternate legs bent at the knee
Other leg extends towards your middle
Keep this extended leg straight
If you find your buttocks are lifting off the floor,then release the stretch and start again, but this time do not stretch as far, as your hamstrings are not ready to go this far.
Take a deep breathe in as you release this breathe then pull your legs towards you a little bit more and slowly this will help increase the flexibility in your hamstrings.
Happy exercising everyone!
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