Back of thigh muscle ache??!
Question: I really kicked my butt in yoga Tues night, and now the muscles in the backs of my thighs are hurting when I get up or move around..any stretches I can do or ways to alleviate the pain/aches??
Thanks
Answers: I really kicked my butt in yoga Tues night, and now the muscles in the backs of my thighs are hurting when I get up or move around..any stretches I can do or ways to alleviate the pain/aches??
Thanks
I have some stretching exercises for you. You should do these stretches after getting out of the shower, as the warm water allows for greater flexibility. Also before you go to bed and after you wake up are great times for stretching because you are more relaxed during those times. But here you go:
Tight hamstrings are a common finding in most people. However, there are many easy exercises that can be done to increase hamstring length. Learn these four exercises and be on your way to a more limber lifestyle.
Exercise #1
Sit on the floor with both legs out straight.
Extend your arms and reach forward, by bending at the waist, as far as possible while keeping your knees straight
Hold this position for 10 seconds
Relax
Repeat
Exercise #2
Sit on the floor with one leg out straight
Bend the other leg at the knee and position the sole of that foot against your opposite inner thigh
Extend your arms and reach forward over the one straight leg, by bending at the waist, as far as possible
Hold this position for 10 seconds
Relax
Repeat
Exercise #3
Stand and cross your right foot in front of your left
Slowly lower your forehead to your right knee by bending at the waist
Keep both knees straight
Hold this position for 10 seconds
Relax
Repeat by crossing your left foor in front of your right
Exercise #4
Stand one foot from a wall and place your hands on the wall at shoulder-height, shoulder-width apart
Take a step back with one leg while pushing into the wall
Keep your back straight and press your heels into the floor
Hold for 10 seconds
Step forward and repeat
Good luck.