Your hamstrings might not be the most visible muscles, but they’re among the most important for overall fitness and injury prevention. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a critical ...

Hamstring injuries are common - especially in active adults over 40. But what’s less commonly talked about is how often hamstring pain is misdiagnosed. If you’ve been stretching, foam rolling, and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside of your body backwards ...

Hamstring pain can be sharp or cause tightness in the back of your thigh. Your hamstring is a group of three muscles on the ...

You can apply ice to your hamstring 2-3 times a day for about 20 minutes to decrease swelling. Make sure you get rest and do not move your injured leg to help with recovery. Take non-steroidal ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...

St. Clair Shores — Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter felt good Monday. Fans surrounded him. He and the Tigers were coming off a 9-3 victory Sunday over the Tampa Bay Rays, snapping a three-game ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside ...

Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance, and reducing injury risk. A glute bridge improves hip stability and alignment (proper position of the hips). This ...

If you can’t touch your toes without majorly bending your knees, that’s a sure sign you could benefit from doing hamstring stretches. But even if you can touch your toes easily, you should still be ...

Anthony Shield has received funding from the Queensland Academy of Sport. Matthew Bourne is a recipient of an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship in partnership with VALD. Max Andrews and ...