If your hamstrings and lower back are always tight and on the verge of cramping this video will teach you how to fix your tight hamstrings and lower back pain WITHOUT having to stretch them. Static and dynamic hamstrings stretches don’t create a lasting change unless you understand why your hamstrings are tight in the first place.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:19 What Causes Tight Hamstrings?
02:51 Back Pain and Hamstring Connection
04:23 Stop Bending From Your Back vs. Hips
07:01 Exercise #1 – Modified Good Morning
12:06 Exercise #2 – Advanced Clamshell
Dr. Brant Pedersen (DC) shares the brain / hamstring / low back pain connection by sharing the anatomy and neurology of hamstring tightness. He talks through how he helped an athletic patient who had lower back pain and hamstring tightness by having him stop stretching his hamstrings. And by adding into his routine two simple exercises to help loosen tight hamstrings while patterning in good hip hinging and core engagement.
The first hamstring loosening exercise that is taught is a Modified Good Morning exercise. This exercise helps lengthen the hamstring muscle, activate and strengthen the gluteus maximus and increase hip mobility. Additionally, it builds core muscle strength and proper hip hinge.
The second exercise that helps gain hamstring flexibility is the Advanced Clamshell. This exercise is simple to perform and helps strengthen hip stabilizing muscles and relax the hamstring and lower back muscles. Both of these exercises for tight hamstrings and lower back pain can be done at home.
Once you understand the cause of tight hamstrings and their connection to lower back pain you will start seeing daily activities, like unloading the dishwasher or getting in and out of a chair different. You will start to realize that all of these daily motions are chances to pattern in good movement habits and lengthen your tight hamstrings without stretching them.
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About Dr. Brant Pedersen, DC, CCSP
Dr. Brant is a sports chiropractor who founded Positive Motion Chiropractic in northern California (Los Gatos). He specializes in finding rapid and lasting solutions to muscle and joint pain issues. He received his first chiropractic adjustment when competing as a professional windsurfer and it opened his eyes to how quickly the body can heal when given targeted conservative care. Dr. Pedersen graduated valedictorian of his class from Palmer College of Chiropractic West, maintains an adjunct faculty position at his alma mater, and gives back through humanitarian chiropractic care. He enjoys sharing tips and tricks for how to stay active and pain-free and employs them daily to stay active as an extreme sports athlete.
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