One good way I found to stretch the hams while seated is to put a Swiss ball behind my back against the couch. The ball supports my back, and I just move my butt in as close the ball as possible. I'm not yet able to sit straight up with the ball behind me so there is some space between the ball and my butt right now. I'm finding I'm able to move it in just a pinch each week. This is going to take some patience! Thanks for all of the tips.
Trig, I love innovation! I do some work with the swiss ball but have never put it between the client and couch, great idea. I am glad you have put focus and consistency on this project. It's a great example for us all. Are you also doing full back stretches? Since the hamstring is connected to the bottom of the hip but all of the back muscles address the top of the hip you will certainly find your results happen faster if you are looking at all of the 'hip' muscles. Also look at inner and outer thigh work. I will remind you, whether you need it or not, that the leg muscles all work in tandem to make peace with your hip alignment. As tight as your hamstrings may feel, they may be doing the best job they can based on 'the other' tension information they are balancing. For what it's worth.
And you are certainly welcome for playing in this area of expanded fitness. It is fun to get such positive feedback from peoples successes and innovations. Vickie
Trig, I love innovation! I do some work with the swiss ball but have never put it between the client and couch, great idea. I am glad you have put focus and consistency on this project. It's a great example for us all. Are you also doing full back stretches? Since the hamstring is connected to the bottom of the hip but all of the back muscles address the top of the hip you will certainly find your results happen faster if you are looking at all of the 'hip' muscles. Also look at inner and outer thigh work. I will remind you, whether you need it or not, that the leg muscles all work in tandem to make peace with your hip alignment. As tight as your hamstrings may feel, they may be doing the best job they can based on 'the other' tension information they are balancing. For what it's worth.
And you are certainly welcome for playing in this area of expanded fitness. It is fun to get such positive feedback from peoples successes and innovations. Vickie
Yes I'm trying to work the other muscles as well. I'm a mess but working at it!
I'm finding I'm able to move it in just a pinch each week. This is going to take some patience! Thanks for all of the tips.
Hybrid Mode
