If you can’t touch your toes without seriously bending your knees, that could be a problem. In fact, it’s a clear sign your hamstrings are tight – and that means it’s time to stretch. But even if you ...

(CNN) — Hamstring tightness is one of the most common complaints I hear from athletes, everyday exercisers and desk workers alike. No matter how much you may try to stretch, the tightness doesn’t go ...

If you stretch your hamstrings constantly but they still feel like guitar strings ready to snap, you’re not imagining it. And stretching alone may be part of the problem. That’s according to reporting ...

Most runners report having tight hamstrings. But most runners also report spending little time stretching their hamstrings.

Touching your toes takes hamstring flexibility. (Photo illustration: Alex Cochran for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) Reaching down to the ground to touch your toes can feel very satisfying. It’s an ...

These expert-backed stretches will loosen tight hamstrings and protect your lower back. “The reason to stretch your hamstrings is to keep your hips and lower back moving freely,” explains James Brady, ...

If you run or ride, you've certainly seen this: Someone pulls up to a park or trailhead, plops a foot on a vehicle bumper and ... If you run or ride, you’ve certainly seen this: Someone pulls up to a ...

Getting old is a challenge, and I’ve learned this firsthand. Despite my daily exercise workouts and healthy diet, I find that my movements have become progressively less fluid and efficient. This ...

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 ...