Hamstring strains are one of the most common—and frustrating—soft-tissue injuries suffered by athletes. There are two main types: an acute strain and a proximal hamstring tendinopathy, a ...

Why Are My Hamstrings Tight? Before we get to the likely culprits behind your cumbersome hamstrings, you first need to know how they work. The hamstrings are a group of muscles that line the back of ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...