Yoga for Athletes (Tight Hamstrings) | Yoga Therapy

Athletes often complain of tight hamstrings. Here's a short program that you can try!

SPECIFIC ISSUE - TIGHT HAMSTRINGS

 

THE BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR THIS ISSUE (SYMPTOM CONTROL)

Yoga is beneficial as the breathing and stretching in yoga poses:

  1. Increases circulation of blood flow and delivery of nutrients to muscle tissue (i.e. hamstrings)

  2. Increases joint synovial fluid that lubricates the joints (between the hamstrings and pelvic bone and knees)

  3. Increases flexibility of fascia, allowing for greater range of motion (increased mobility in the hips and knees)

  4. Reduces the risk of injury and joint pain as a result of increased mobility

  5. Improves mental and physical recovery

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  1. Pregnancy

  2. Lower back pain or injury

  3. Torn hamstring tissue or previous injury

  4. Hypermobility in hamstrings

  5. Hyperextension in knees

15-30 MINUTE FLOW

  1. Mountain pose

  2. Forward Fold

  3. Halfway Lift

  4. Forward Fold

  5. Rag Doll

  6. Downward Facing Dog

  7. Triangle pose (Left Side First)

  8. Pyramid pose (Left Side First)

  9. Standing Open A Forward Fold (hinging from hips, reach hands in front and walk hands back)

  10. Repeat 7&8 on Right Side

  11. Lie on your back

  12. Reclining Big Toe pose with strap (Centre, left, right)

  13. Happy Baby

  14. Corpse pose

*Disclaimer:
These suggestions offered on www.lovejosephine.com are intended to complement and support the medical treatment targeting the specified issue, with the goal of enhancing the well-being of the patient. It is not intended to replace medical recommendations by your medical practitioners. It is highly recommended and, in most cases, essential that you stay compliant to the treatment advice given by a western medical professional. Prior to starting any physical programs, it is advised to get clearance from a medical professional. Upon medical clearance, the suggestions and educational resources offered on www.lovejosephine.com are meant to be observed and used in conjunction with medical treatment but not replace medical treatment.

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