3 surprising techniques that solve hamstring pain, strains, cramps and minor tears

[@ElishaCeleste]

What's ONE pain, mind body, fascia or nervous system topic you want me to cover? I'll do my best to get those videos up for you!

[@jeantyler9059]

I have a stabbing pain in my left heel. My Qi Gong teacher used to call it the "tiger's claw". Do you know what it could be and how I can treat it? I feel it when I bend forward with both feet flat on the floor. Thanks, hope you can help!

[@ElishaCeleste]

@@jeantyler9059 - there's a search function on this channel, you can search for "heel pain" and find all of my resources for that specific issue! I recommend starting with the hamstring technique :)

[@robertmcmaster2453]

The FEET...

[@michelledavies6974]

I have a knot in my glute that I can't get to release! It's been there for a month! It's causing me pain down my inner hamstring! So glad I found your channel, hoping I can get this figured out! Thank you!!!

[@lindaharrison3240]

Thanks for sharing this. I tried it and I think it actually helped. My right hammy has been bothering me for 5 years now, ever since I pulled it in Ballet class. It didn’t occur to me it was a reciprocal thing. Only problem is my IT bands are so sore I can’t stand any more pressure than lying on my side on the floor. But your tip helped. Tomorrow in yoga should be telling.

[@ElishaCeleste]

Thank you for sharing Linda, I'm glad to hear it helped. Let us know how yoga feels today, and after. And is there anything you feel you're missing - a topic or body part or mindset around pain relief - that you wish I would cover?

[@lindaharrison3240]

@@ElishaCeleste Thanks for replying, Alicia. I just got out of yoga and I'm back at my desk now. I will go for a walk in about an hour. I used my roller on my quad during class so that felt more beneficial to my needs than doing the flows. I can feel my hamstring not happy but it won't be healed in a day. I will keep you posted and thanks for asking! I just bought one of those heated Moji rollers but my muscles hurt too much to really get in there and use it.

[@lindaharrison3240]

@@ElishaCeleste Well actually this is kind of weird but I know you're here for that :-D I've noticed that when I get nervous or upset about something, I can actually feel it in my hammies of all places. I never heard of such a thing! I've heard of holding stuff in our shoulders (check), back (check), stomach, but our legs? Anyway I was wondering if you could talk about that in whatever capacity you have knowledge, how and why we hold negative stuff in our bodies.

[@ElishaCeleste]

Hey Linda, keep in mind you can usually modify weight on a roller. If you're following my methodology, then less weight is key if it means you can do the MOVEMENT part (whereas some people try to focus on the "smashing" or weight and move too rapidly or not enough). AND - you're right, I don't think it's weird what you've mentioned with your hamstrings! In fact, the client of mine that inspired this video is (I believe) experiencing a type of mind-body communication via his hamstrings. Thanks for requesting more videos on this, it's something I plan to do for sure and can't wait :)

[@JohanSandgren1973]

@@lindaharrison3240 Linda, how did it go? 7 months ago now. I'm curious to hear

[@allanjennycourtney]

Since I found your channel I started to focus on foam rolling and stretching my quads and leaving my hamstrings and glutes alone...months later I’m feeling less tight in my quads and my lower back is feeling much better! Thankyou for your advise 😀

[@ElishaCeleste]

You're welcome! Thanks for sharing! Is there any topic you wish I would cover that you haven't seen yet?

[@MonteComeau]

Pain level is 5 in my hip flexors area before I foam roll my quads. I can find several very small but painful spots that the pain level goes to 9.5 when I pin the spot and mobilize my leg to work the area. I have been doing this for two days twice per day and after I finish rolling these tender spots the pain level is probably a 2. I walk fairly briskly for about a kilometre on the treadmill afterwards to retrain the fascia. Should I take a day off or keep up the daily routine? I do feel some improvement is the hip area but it returns to the level 6 pain after a few hours.

[@ElishaCeleste]

Hey Monte, just now saw your comment. If pain keeps coming back like that, it's a sign you're working on a symptomatic area rather than the root cause. Search opposite muscles to your pain, or maybe consider there could be a hip stability issue at play. It's challenging for me to problem solve individual cases without having a real life conversation. I do offer phone and Skype consultations FYI. How are you doing lately?

[@usajia]

shut up!!! i couldn’t sit criss cross without it feeling weird for about 8 years after i dislocated my knee and now i can do it with less rigidity!

[@ElishaCeleste]

Ha! Love it, thanks for sharing! The inner thigh fascia is a major culprit in not being able to sit cross legged, but most people don't realize it. Glad you can do it now!

[@cottoncandi7672]

It hurts so badly, I literally feel nauseous.

[@ElishaCeleste]

Healthy fascia won't hurt at all when compressed. If it hurts, it's unhealthy! You can modify every technique I teach so it's doable for you, just find a way to back off the weight you apply and make sure to BREATHE :)

[@debbieperry5856]

Wow. This really helped me. Thank you!

[@aleksijtomoszczok3348]

I can't sit on the floor in 90 angle with my legs straight (my pelvis is tilted, only when I elevated my butt I can sit correctly). How to deal with it ? Your channel is great thank You for your effort !!

[@ElishaCeleste]

Look up my 3 part series on the difference between flexibility and mobility (you can find it by searching the channel here). You're either experiencing a lack of flexibility, or your brain has locked down your mobility because it thinks your spine or pelvis is in danger if you flex too far forward. If it's the latter you would need to do some work on your quads, maybe IT bands, adductors and likely also strengthening your posterior chain would be helpful. It's difficult to say without getting a full history. I do offer Skype or phone consultations for individualized recommendations.

[@sabalisabali4952]

Both of my hamstrings are cramping. I'm definitely going to try this. Thank you for the video.

[@cassidyp]

Hi Elisha, Great video, as always. My take away to share with my clients is to assess the change in pain after treatment of each muscle to assess the true culprit of the problem.

[@martinejaffre2198]

Great explanation ! Thank you

[@rosalindaramos2241]

Thank youuuuu, awesome!

[@zoethezombie1]

Hands, please! I have pain in the base of my thumbs and decreased grip. Paddling season is about to start again, so I'm really looking for solutions

[@ElishaCeleste]

Your best bet is to go upstream and release your forearm fascia, biceps and brachialis fascia. Maybe even your scalenes (neck muscle/fascia). The scalene area controls the nerve communication that tells your hand it can grip things, so your ability to grip doesn't really come from your hands, it comes from nerve communication channels in the neck! I have techniques for all those things on the channel, you can use the search bar on the homepage :)

[@BusterMaxwellTV]

MobilityMastery , Ms Elisha, you’re wonderful - thank you! Quad rolling works ver well for me 😊🙏🏼

[@dadmaxx8641]

Your techniques work great. I use a basketball on my quads and a lacrosse ball on my adductors (I own a special chair that helps me get right to those troubled areas). I won't lie...it's the worst part of my day, but I have been able to increase my activity because of it. I have recently played tennis 8 days out of 10! I used to only be able to play 2-3 days a week at most. When I combine your techniques with somatics, the results are very good. I know I have limits, but I haven't been able to find them recently!

[@ElishaCeleste]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing, what a testimony to what's possible with commitment and consistency. It'll get better and suck less as you go, I promise! Is there any topic or area you want to see me talk about or walk you through on here?

[@dadmaxx8641]

@@ElishaCeleste you cover so many areas and I use many of the techniques before I play to prevent injuries and after I play to shorten the aches and pains. I would just say keep going! I am always looking out for nutritional tips as well.

[@ElishaCeleste]

@@dadmaxx8641 I always love hearing about your success, keep sharing and keep up the good work! And thanks for the nutrition tips request :)