Hamstring Strain/Pain Will Never Go Away Unless You Do This

[@hannahlageson676]

Wow you guys, this video on the nagging hammy instead of a full-on tear was super helpful. I've been dealing with this for a while and I'm so glad to know about strengthening the glutes so that my hamstrings can breathe again! Thanks guys!

[@havefunandbikestuffOver40]

Did it. Alleviated 80% of pain first set. Will continue to do it. THANKS BOB & BRAD.

[@Carlosediaz543]

This might be just me but, it seems like you guys seem to know my injuries and decide to make a video about it. Thank you so much for all the informational content and the constant laughs in between. Glad this channel is growing well deserved. I’ve been a viewer for more then 2 years now

[@sebastiana.345]

Bro why do I keep finding you on KZbin this is crazy

[@Carlosediaz543]

@@sebastiana.345 Wait you got a Hamstring Strain!! I bruise my Tail bone, or Strained my Glute not sure, going to the doctor tomorrow.

[@palonso1609]

Bro Seriously, not just me but also my friends.

[@suescape]

This video also helps me to understand why so many of my fitness class participants cannot seem to stretch one leg straight back - because of weak hip flexors and slack/tired Gluteous muscles - honestly it's like an epidemic so this is so helpful.

[@saintsocramnymaia5511]

I hope you guys never stop making videos!

[@Mr.Jakubski]

@Simon Julius that was soo random

[@cameronmacleod3028]

@@Mr.Jakubski not really

[@Mr.Jakubski]

@@cameronmacleod3028 Bro why did I even say that. That was sooo random

[@willpowerpodcast]

Bob and Brad, just want to say how great you guys are. You have inspired me to start my own channel. Hope to meet you!!

[@CalmVibesVee]

Thank you 🙏🏼 So many of us cant go get PT input for various reasons but I study online and have learned so much from ya’ll. What a noble life work you do here. I mention you to anyone that needs to do PT that cant or wont go. You provide excellent content. I also thank you for mentioning McGill’s work. I have been studying his online content as well. Thank you SO much Docs!

[@paulcrook2846]

Definitely agree - just referred a friend struggling with golf injuries to BobandBrad on this. Then tugged my own left hamstring so back reinforcing good practice

[@SDMARYLOU]

I haven’t worked out in years and after going too hard too fast, I injured myself and was out for 3 weeks. Now I’m looking for low impact and targeted muscles exercises and I love that you guys have a video for every thing I need!

[@nccrchurchunusual]

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[@mattiet05]

Thank you sooo much Docs! I pulled my hamstring about a year ago. The pain comes back every now and then. This was the first time I was able to have the pain go away without drugs! The first time I did the exercises half the pain was gone! I was sitting on a heating pad for two days before that. That seemed to be the only way to have any relief without taking Tylenol. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! You’re both wonderful 😁

[@sylviasmith3746]

That opening song, you can’t help but keep watching every time

[@jitterbug1083]

Thanks so much for all the info you've put online. I live with chronic pain and these videos honestly save me hours and hours in medical appts

[@assassingamer9088]

Wow, interestingly I had that numb feeling with pain and I accidentally did the thing but I just rotated my foot completely like till I felt I cant no more just laying down on bed on my stomach. Now I know the science and miraculously I just searched this on KZbin and found out u just uploaded it 2 hours ago. 😂 Maybe universe wants me to write this here for anyone having this issue, this really helps.

[@risinglionfitness]

I could listen to these guys all day. Do they have a podcast?

[@drac4597]

Ye

[@brendenmerz7417]

I have been misdiagnosed for 2 years now for disc problems living in pain everyday and this made my pain go away i am a fire medic and i envy waking up and taking motrin 24/7 yal saved my life and my kidneys thanks guys! Keep it up

[@jamesbrewster2240]

Thank you guys, you ARE the best physios on the interweb. I live in the UK so I'm going to ask the Queen to Knight you both - that's for sure.

[@ourfam6671]

My mom used to go to her blue health book when I was young anytime something would happen to one of us,, I go to Bob and brad, lol!! Love these guys!!!!

[@dollyandsandy]

This explains a lot. Another of your videos showed me that I was slamming my heels down when I walk, and going more forward helps a ton with the pain. I had been in physical therapy for 8 months and made no real progress even though we were working the glutes like crazy, and now I know why!!!! My hip flexors are super tight. I'm going to do these hip flexor exercises every day now, and combined with continuing the glute workouts and remembering not to slam my heels down on every step, I actually feel downright hopeful.

[@shawnwright240]

My son is a running back and track sprinter. This should really help him. Thanks

[@aabhooshancollections9883]

Did it work??

[@omegaslayer_gaming5668]

@@aabhooshancollections9883 It feels alot better. I am a cross country and my hamstrings always hurt.

[@aabhooshancollections9883]

@@omegaslayer_gaming5668 nice!

[@ryandoland3516]

Have been suffering with a hamstring injury for over a month now. Idk what is going to heal my pain at this point.

[@em0_tion]

Do you feel better now, what helped you?

[@kenharris22]

The last two suggestions for running, The shorter stride and forefoot landing, not heel strike I was just figuring out for myself. It's so great for me to have you confirm those two !! I will of course try the exercises too. I was starting to wonder why my hamstring strain wasn't going away. Great explanation, Thank you so much.

[@juliehertzog5677]

Same here!

[@artscience9981]

Thanks Bob and Brad for all the work you do on this channel, it truly is a gift to so many people. I noticed something today. I’m a part-time artist, and I sometimes stop the video and sketch out the exercise position you are demonstrating to help me remember the exercise. Today you are both wearing what appears to be black pants. Such a dark value hides the variation of tone on your legs and makes it harder to see, for example, which way your foot is pointing. This might be fine in person but cameras tend to collapse all the black/white/gray tones we use to identify shapes towards black. I would suggest wearing something that is a medium value, like 50% gray, for better contrast and visibility on the screen. Thanks again for your work!

[@meganconnor5146]

Agree

[@mohamedabdirahman2870]

I just got hamstring injury few days ago and it sucks the pain I experienced so far. Thank you guys. The video really helps. 👍🏽

[@ResinChresin]

Has it healed yet?

[@angelinamoreno1270]

I just love your channel. You guys are awesome. Thank you for all the great information.

[@kimjolly7103]

Very helpful information. Particularly the role gluteal muscles and hip flexors play in tight hamstrings. Thank you both so much!

[@nickfeldman2996]

Your videos have dramatically reduced my rehab time. Thank you for your instruction!

[@BobandBrad]

That's awesome to hear, thank you for sharing and watching!

[@Anatomical_Creature]

I had a pain that made me almost cry and I went back from school at 10am because of the tight muscles pain and the headache I had but these stretches did a magic job relieving my pain I’m a swimmer in the sea of anatomy but I still haven’t acquired much info about stretching I believe that the human body is arranged in a great confusing way and therefore you can fix the problems caused by your lack of caring and your wrong posture by your mind just like Allah has left you a screwdriver for your lack of caring I really love anatomy each thing that I learn make me contemplate more and the curiosity kicks in about the great puzzle of our body and ofc I’d like to thank you so much for informative video!

[@cdw116]

I wish I had access to this type of information 10-20 years ago. I appreciate this and hopefully this is going to start resolving my issues. I appreciate you guys!

[@benmajidadi3555]

Wow! This is very helpful and makes a lot of sense as to why i keep having hamstring injuries

[@PhishedOff]

But if you are a person who whgo has any kind of tightness or ilium anterior tilt due to the tight hamstring you shouldn't push the pelvis FW in the hip flexor stretch....it makes the anterior tilt worse, you can do this while keeping the pelvis straight - tested this many itmes w my PT and if I do it the way you just showed I get hurt. For some it's great - just suggesting you also mention that. :) Love you guys you've helped me alot!

[@jayseesan7655]

You are my go-to guys for aches, pains, exercise form, and much more. In this video, at the 6:33 mark, I cannot tell if Brad answered Bob's question as to whether Bob should bring the knee in or out.

[@arsalrana9568]

I think he said bring the foot in..

[@_coachcat]

I learned something new today too. A lot of my clients get the hamstring muscle with bridgess!! So i love this

[@abc-zz5zf]

How about nordic curls - are they any good?

[@Sasanyazdanseta1975]

Honestly, in my opinion, you are a professional in your job

[@damiennroddy]

Thank you for this. I have had an issue since I was 14 and it progressively got worse and im 21 now. With the lockdown I haven't been walking or moving as much and it rapidly got worse. I went to the chiropractor and he aligned my messed up back and now its ready to stretch and strengthen these hip flexors, strengthen my glutes and piriformis then finally strengthen my hamstrings.

[@falahemm8148]

Hey how are you doing now

[@damiennroddy]

@@falahemm8148 I'm able to run now without any pain! My hips are super weak still but I haven't been pushing myself as hard. So far it's just me strengthening my hips, quads and hamstrings. Also my calves

[@falahemm8148]

@@damiennroddy how long did it take you to heal? And what did you do?

[@Metanoia83]

Thank you so much for sharing this information, I already feel better

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

Thanks so much! I just strained my hamstring AND my calf muscle on that side and stretching the FRONT of my leg really helps. I’m going to try those exercises you recommended next.

[@Brave133]

You guys are so awesome!! 👏🏾 I love your channel. It has helped me so much 👏🏾👏🏾

[@jasminebajaj4634]

Definitely I must do it. Thank you so much.

[@paulcrook2846]

Back again as needed to remind myself of good practice after tweaking left hamstring. Always great to reinforce the quality BobandBrad bring

[@infinitejourney...]

One with the table was a good one 👍🏽 Thank you 🙏🏽

[@daisyreinacher5022]

Can you do a video about post menopausal tendon/muscle changes that effect muscle strength and injury. I feel like I’m turning into a concrete block! Help!

[@ridahassan6597]

Thank you so much bob and Brad This video was very helpful

[@yesno7001]

These guys are saints absolutely love this channel ❤

[@bismarkbizmark5639]

You may have explained why my injured glutes haven't been improving. Been doing glute exercises for months and never even considered the hip flexors.

[@Jacob-hl3gt]

You guys are great!! Please keep on keeping on. 👍👍

[@beverlybenson9981]

Thank you for your video. I've been dealing with high hamstring pain into the glutes for about 2 weeks. It's difficult for me to climb stairs. I sit and quilt at a quilt frame a lot. I've tried a few exercises, but your suggestions are very good. I never thought about the hip flexers.

[@shariburns6263]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you. You guys are the best.

[@NUKACOLA1234]

I have had a numb foot and hurting ham string for two weeks. I got an adjustment answer help with pain but still numb and can't walk. I'm in Cali. How can I get help or do I just keep resting. Goodness grasious

[@dymondclarke8840]

Subscribing to the channel has been the best thing I have done on my life. Put of our family. Thank you guys.

[@sabanab7760]

Take your own medicine... Haha I was exactly thinking the same... It can happen to anyone including Bob & Brad. Thank you for all your help! ❤️

[@hernstv]

Wow I have this pain for couple of weeks now. What a relief. Ive been working from home since pandemic and always had this pain coming of prolonged sitting. Excellent video.

[@adamwasmyname]

I Learned something new today... It's Fun...😄

[@michaelcooper1079]

Excellent info.

[@ashaverma7384]

Very good information. I suffer from Hamstring Tendonitis. I also have Bilat TKAs and vertebroplasty. An you suggest some exercises specific with my condition. Thank you

[@nickweaver7429]

Have highschool soccer tryouts , Normal Team practice and daily fitness , hamstring I’m assuming was under too much stress so I’m going to work m glutes and get back to you to see how it works .

[@abih4090]

I stretched 2 days ago to achieve my front splits. Yesterday I woke up with a little bit of pain in my harmstring, but I had no trouble walking, so I put ice on it. Today I don't feel the pain anymore but it hurts a lot while stretching. I tried doing asometric exercices today, I hope it'll help 🤞🤞 please tell me I you have any tips about how I can handle this kind of injuries, or if you've already experienced this kind of pain while stretching.

[@seikearefebokelewis-allago4955]

Thank you guys.

[@auxreves4957]

Can you please do a video about how to handle a reinjury of the hamatring?

[@JaylaScousa]

This video is gold

[@alexb584]

i wish i saw this right before i hurt my hamstring because i started trying to stretch it a bit after and each day. its going on two weeks where it hurts right by the buttocks, but i can walk completly fine

[@machinima1996]

How are you now

[@claudiaanderson6210]

I'm 67 and have chronic high hamstring pain. I've tried to do exercises like this, and I'm pretty sure at the time that I'm being gentle, since they're not weight-bearing, but I only seem to make the hamstrings worse. I've tried icing and resting for days before doing the exercises, and when I start exercising I apply ice afterwards, but no matter what, it flares up the pain and I'm back to square one. What am I doing wrong? Things may feel okay as I'm doing the exercises but the stiffness and soreness come right back the next day.

[@ItsAsparageese]

Are you addressing your hip flexors too, like they demonstrate in here? That's typically the main culprit when someone is having difficulty with hip flexors and/or rotators not responding to direct manipulations and stretches.

[@simplystephanie2417]

Sooooo helpful; WOW; Thanks 😊

[@TylerrossGarvey]

On the money! Thank you so much!

[@DonsHooplifesports]

How often do we need to stretch the hip and do the glute strengthening exercises?

[@nccrchurchunusual]

Thx so much!

[@BobandBrad]

No problem!

[@lisasolier504]

I started doing intense cycling and boy my hamstrings are fired up 🥴. I need to try these, especially the hip flexor exercise. Thank you :)

[@incrediblez394]

Great video guys.

[@JoshuaRoudenko89]

Super content thanks

[@akotyagi5345]

Really good this one.... Thanksss guys...

[@charismalyn]

Thank you!!!!

[@angelicagriffin7809]

I needed this video! Thank you 😊

[@MisterCleverTrevor]

Great content right here. You guys are top notch. Cheers

[@curtisbrooks8433]

How do I heal Hamstring where in comes in at the outside of my right knee and the back also !?

[@dieterh.9342]

Love it. Thank you. What about walking backwards?

[@mhaas281]

What about it?

[@dieterh.9342]

@@mhaas281 As an aid to help heal a pulled hamstring?

[@88srtakz15]

This helped so much

[@jussme8820]

Great stuff

[@boedyfoxwell-carey2849]

Hello guys, thanks for your video. I have a question: I was thinking that these exercises would put strain on the affected hamstrings as well as on your glutes, and so be counterproductive perhaps, causing the already injured hamstring to become worse? Are there any exercises that target glutes without using the hamstrings? Or is this just another problem that we have to work around? All the best and thanks again

[@blackimpala6748]

So how long should i wait to stretch after i injured it?

[@thinleydorji6600]

Very helpful

[@damianyoutube6364]

This video helped me so much i can't believe you guys! A blessing.

[@km6731]

"i could do anything before i was 50". Im only 36. I have been trying to stay in shape since 9th grade. Lifted weights the who time and never pulled anything from exercising too much. Got out of the weights routine at 28, and Turn 34 and my upper hamstring begins to pull on a routine speed check of 40 yard dashes after riding bike for 3 miles. Never felt the sensation before so i finished one or two more which i should have not. First it was the dominant leg, now its both. it never dawned on me until recently and this video second my thought that my glutes have shrunk since i dont squat and only run now. i recently started air squatting but not nearly as consistent as if i were to be following a program.

[@radu9135]

How can you tell the difference between a strain and a tear ? I’ve been injured for 2 weeks now with a hamstring problem and I don’t know whether it’s a tear or strain - I couldn’t walk on it for the first two days properly but I can now walk and even jog lightly

[@michaelzichelli7204]

A hamstring strain is essentially a minor tear. If you are able to walk around and still have mild pain it is only a strain. A complete tear would prevent you from moving and is so severe you would need surgery

[@mattogrodnick1960]

you boys are awesome!!! thank you so much! :)

[@terrydaniels9126]

Thanks guys problems year and half may help walking thank you so much

[@MiKeMoNtE27]

Wholesome, thank you!

[@mhaas281]

Mine feels more in the mid. From running. Im not limping or in severe pain but its enough to know its there.

[@simini1837]

Gonna try these!!

[@westsidekasper4860]

My whole body is been in pain for almost 4 months feet shoulder back neck legs pain is indescribable and painful

[@ohmostnoble1]

I'm 71 and just pulled my right hamstring muscle when I stepped off the front step. This is worse than when I twisted my ankle when I was in my 20's. Just wondering if the reason I am having problems getting up from the floor is due to my glutes & hamstrings being weak.

[@mldut]

Recovering from a broken fibula with no weight bearing leg, my hip flexor is crazy stiff. The stretches in this video feel so good!

[@suescape]

Thanks so much for all your great videos Bob and Brad! I'm a fitness/Yoga Teacher and strained my hamstring in a class about 1 year ago thought it was better few months ago and now that I'm teaching online with new challenges I'm finding that I keep re-injuring maybe not so bad but it often gets so achey at night it disrupts my sleep. I love it if you could do a video specifically on long term prevention of re-injury especially for fitness professionals or athletes.

[@jethrobodine9155]

Hello. I’ve recently developed what I’m pretty sure is a “sports hernia” (aka athletic pubalgia). I’m trying to learn about it and how to self-treat. It’s not extremely painful, but it is concerning. It involves not only the inner groin but the whole left leg. I really appreciate your video and I want to continue working doing the exercises you advise because I think the hamstring is probably involved. Do you know if any of your exercises help or aggravate a sports hernia? Thanks in advance.

[@silbannacusofoxyrhynchus6096]

Brad, "I'm a little German." That's funny.

[@sjtench89]

How can you tell if it's the hip or hamstrings ?

[@bethpat9]

Great vid. Very timely for me since I have a hamstring pull, strain, or tear right now. Gkute on that side is sore too. Hiking injury, did it just 10 days ago. Idk which thing it is. it was blackish purple and in fact it still is dark purple.

[@omegaslayer_gaming5668]

Did it work?

[@rileyscott5827]

If the pain is behind the knee/lateral side, particularly with bending, is it hamstring tendonitis? Do we manage the same way?

[@kdmerk901]

What exercises do you do for the upper hamstring pulls?

[@salshu5023]

I needed these tips quite a lot, thank you 🙏🏻

[@gemaflores2953]

Feeling burning behind my thigh with tightness there down to calf especially after walking for a bit. Waiting to go for mri for lower lumbar. Xray showed nothing. Ultrasound showed no clots. Do have sciatica that is hurting right now too. Going on 3 weeks

[@akachukwuumeh6730]

I'm a guy of 21 years old and I can't stretch my hamstrings, finding it hard to even touch my toes while standing. Also having severe pain in my lower back... all these symptoms showing at an early age seems no good for me