Dealing With Hamstring Tendonitis Behind The Knee While Running

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In this video, we're going to discuss the common causes of hamstring tendon pain and how you can avoid them. We'll also discuss the best hamstring stretches for relieving hamstring tendon pain.

If you're experiencing hamstring tendon pain behind your knee, this video is for you! We'll discuss the causes of hamstring tendon pain and how you can prevent it. We'll also show you the best hamstring stretches for relieving hamstring tendon pain while you're running or doing other activities. By the end of this video, you'll know what to do to relieve hamstring tendon pain and get back to enjoying your life!

#hamstring #hamstringstretch #hamstringrelease

[Performance Place website hamstring article excerpt]
Why Do You Have Tight Hamstrings?
Hamstrings can become tight for a variety of reasons:

Overuse
Nerve pressure
Too much sitting
Too much running
Lack of hip mobility
Throughout this guide, I’ll show some of the best hamstring stretches in existence. If they don’t work for you then you may need to address your hamstring tightness with a non-stretching correction. Stretching does not fix all hamstring tightness, regardless if it feels good in the moment or not.

In the end of the article, I’ll guide you to another reference that will probably work better if you fall into this category.

What To Expect In This Article
All of the hamstring stretches that you will ever need to know.
How to stretch specific areas
Pictures + Instructions included
Strengthening exercises that actually improve your flexibility
What to do if these exercise aren’t working for you

TOE TOUCHING HAMSTRING STRETCH
The most common old-fashioned way to stretch your hamstrings is with a forward fold toe touch. To ensure that you’re releasing long-standing hamstring muscle tension, start the forward bend from the hips. The verbal cue of “pushing your hip pockets backwards seems to work for most beginners.

Since the hamstring starts at the sit bones of the pelvis, “pushing your hips behind you” is all you’ll need to stretch your hamstring in isolation. If you are looking to open up the back as well, simply breath into your yoga pants waistline and segmentally bend from each section of the spine (starting with the lower sections). Keep your feet grounded the entire time.

Don’t bounce in and out of the stretch because it will trigger a protective reflex that will make your hamstring tighten up to protect against the bounce. Hold this forward fold for 30 seconds. It should be comfortable the entire time just like all of the hamstring stretching in this article.

In yoga, they may tell you to “lift your sit bones” to the sky. While this is a great yoga cue, in clinical practice, I’ve found pushing your hips behind your feet works better and is much more protective over other parts of the body. Keeping your feet grounded into the floor should also make you feel more stable, resistant of falling when performing a forward fold.

SIT/ REACH HAMSTRING STRETCH
Next up is the sit and reach stretch. An oldie but goodie, the sit and reach hamstring stretch is sadly performed incorrectly often. As previously noted before, your hamstring only travels from the back of the knee to the sit bone. All you really need is a bend of the hip to stretch your tight hamstring. I’ve included some faults in the correlated picture.

How to stretch your hamstrings in the sit and reach stretch:

Sit with only one leg extended (other is bent)
With a “proud chest/ proud posture” lean toward your ankle on the straightened leg
Keep your back flat
Hold the stretch for 30 second, relax for 10 seconds and then repeat.

DOOR JAMB STRETCH
CONTRACT- RELAX SUPINE HAMSTRING STRETCH FOR BEGINNERS
One way to increase hamstring flexibility is using the contract-relax doorway stretch. It is exactly how it sounds, you contract the hamstring and then relax it in a cyclical fashion. Starting on your back is a great way to work towards your goal of touching your toes when standing.

Can everyone touch their toes at the start of a stretching program? No, it takes time. Dancers don’t become flexible overnight and you won’t either. It’s a long-term thing.

Contract-relax stretching for increasing hamstring flexibility has more research than many other types of stretching styles.

Here’s some tips:

When pressing into the wall, attempt to dent the wall with the tip of your heel (30-50% of your full effort)
Contract for 10 seconds
Relax for 5
Slide in closer and do it again
Attempt no more than 5 cycles
Each time you’ll get closer to the wall. This one is amazing for near immediate results.
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The link you provide to the hamstring stretches has helped a lot. The pain from tendonitis has subsided tremendously after one go. Thank you so much

PoquenoSpaniard
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I am very much better pressing down on the sore spots. Thanks so very much!

Glinkaism
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I enjoyed the video but what I want to know is what to do to fix it. What are some things we can do to help this pain go away and move past it? Thanks =)

meganfranklin
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You didn't explain why streches dont work.

gregreyes
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Thank you!  This was exactly what I needed to know.

natalielangford
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Never even answered the question why stretchig is not working?

wbutton
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Can you also experience at the same time in the groin - both side behind the knees and the groin?

mamat
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been injured a long time.can't wait to try your techniques.😊😊😊

timricketts
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I really needed this info, thank you. I just can't seem to get things working properly after an acl reconstruction 2 years ago, everything's always too tight :(
Wish this had've included more instructions on how to stretch it all out though!

loveconquersall
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I used to think that one leg was longer than the other. Turns out that some simple pressures on the sore spots has both legs flexing the same. I've had this problem for years. And the dingdanged physical therapists didn't do shit for me. Thanks Doc!

Glinkaism
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Too much talking using complicated terminology and not enough getting to the point.

skeeboo
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The distal mediality of your comment was remedial to the partial anterior distality of the functional lateral tendon. Proximal to your response of course.

hpshiker
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Hi Sebastian, I realize this video is a few years old, but maybe you still check out the comments...

I have pain in both hamstrings that occurs at the biceps femoris tendon only when I flex my knees past 90 degrees (especially in the bottom of a squat). I do barbell squats and deadlifts frequently for strength training. I've had this pain before on the right side and I went to PT for it. It seemed to heal up, then I started lifting heavy again, and injured both sides. 

You started mentioning how to rehab at home, but never really went into it. What can I do at home to speed up the recovery? I don't feel like going back to PT if I can rehab effectively at home. Thanks.

esfg
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My semitendinosus tendon is causing me some pain. It is more of nagging pain because it does not bother me when I run(I play soccer and don’t feel any pain when playing). The tendon is also very stiff when compared to my other leg and that stiffness goes up to middle of my hamstring.I only feel the pain on the interior of my lower hamstring if do any hamstring strengthening exercise or really push hard when sprinting. What should I do ?

anthonycerina
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Been struggling with a Hanstring injury for years, tried resting in for long periods, Physiotherapy and daily stretches. Nothing has worked. Any advice?

TheMyth-pmog
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I'm 19 and I've had this issue for about 4 years now. I've tried many different things included PT (3 times) and cortisone injections (twice). Is there a surgery available that can fix hamstring tendonitis? I'm desperate at this point.

kirstendana
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Dr. Gonzales, can your hamstrings get so tight especially if you don't correct the problem that you can not walk??? Thank you Chiquito...

chiquitocastaneda
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I sit all day for a living & cant walk much because of mobility issues. My hamstrings are so painful. They keep me awake at night. I an barely sit at work. I stretch a lot but not helping. What can I do.?

barbhaines
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Thanks for a great video, is your book available anywhere else than Apple apps? I'd love to get it but I haven't got an Apple device... tx

saflolune
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I'm 3 weeks after acl reconstruction surgery with hamstring autograft and I wonder what sort of massage I could use for the soreness in that area?

febbra