Hamstring Tightness Plays a Role in Back Pain in Athletes

Hamstring Tightness Plays a Role in Back Pain in Athletes

High School

Among a group of 296 high school athletes, researchers observed that participants with tight hamstrings in either one or both legs were three times more likely to experience an episode of back pain during the following year. Doctors of chiropractic often assess hamstring length when treating patients with low back pain and can provide guidance on lengthening the hamstrings in order to achieve a satisfactory treatment outcome. Journal of Orthopedic Science, February 2021

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