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Move of the Day: Straight Leg Hamstring Stretch

Posted November 30, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

The hamstrings, or backs of the legs, are often one of the tightest muscles for most people. The following move is a great way to stretch this area, but be sure to warm up before performing it to avoid injury. To…

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Stretches for Sciatica Pain

Posted November 9, 2007 at 03:00 PM by Megan Hueter

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Sports Medicine, Training Programs, Her Health, Injury & Rehab

According to an article from spine-health.com, most types of sciatica will benefit from a regular routine of hamstring exercise, especially hamstring stretching. The hamstrings are muscles located in the back of the thigh. They help bend the knee and extend the…

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