![]() In other words, as their body begins to stretch out (the tissues literally lengthen) they feel tight. Women who have been pregnant before can completely understand this feeling. Make note, while we may perceive that a tissue is tight (short) it may not actually be tight. Neurological tightness, on the other hand, occurs when a muscle is lengthened. Mechanical tightness occurs when a muscle is shortened, which is most often caused by poor posture, movement and sitting all day on your poor workstation chair. Mechanical Tightnessīefore we get into it let's first go over the difference between mechanical and neurological tightness: Yes, there are times when these stretches are necessary, but there are also many times when they simply aren’t. Tight hamstrings could be a symptom of something greater.Ī lot of people complain to me about tight hamstrings, and the usual exercises prescribed by physical therapists and strength coaches always include a variety of hamstring stretches. Most people tend to think when they can't touch their toes, their hamstrings are tight.īut just because your hamstrings are tight doesn't mean they need to be stretched more. Slowly bend forward and touch your toes.Ĭan you touch them? If not, then your hamstrings might be too tight… but that doesn't meant they need to be stretched! ![]()
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