Dave Campbell
For me and the runners on my team 90% of the time the cause is TIGHT HIPS.
THese are your PRIME MOVERS for most exercise. Probe hips with your thumb
for tender areas and apply pressure and try to get a release, yoga pigeon
poses and a variety of hip stretches will help.
Best,
DC
> [Original Message]
> From: J.Michael Manning
> To: ;
> Date: 2/9/2006 2:16:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] hamstring
>
> Matthew,
> Tight or sore hamstrings may be caused by a number of things, but as it
> relates to proper bike fit, it typically is an indication that you are
> overreaching because your saddle is either too high or too far back. An
> efficient pedal stroke would more evenly balance the workload betwen the
> quads and hams. Consider that the quads are a very powerful muscle
> group...as you exert greater force near the bottom of the stroke, your
> hamstrings are lengthening and if not allowed to relax will begin to
> tighten. It is akin to stretching a rubber band beyond its normal length.
> This causes stress and soreness. As well, you are depriving yourself of
> power because you have basically applied the brakes. There are a number
of
> things you can do to improve your flexibility and range of motion, such
as
> regular stretching, massage or heat therapy. But it is more important to
> address the root cause of the problem. Proper bike fit and proper posture
> means efficient biomechanics. Without it, you are wasting a lot of
energy.
> It's like trying to shoot a free throw without the benefit of being able
to
> flex your wrist or fingers. Look at Shaq...he shoots from the shoulder
and
> elbows. No wonder he misses so often. Contact me if you need a
professional
> bike fitting.
> J.Michael Manning
> 503-330-5531
>
> >From:
> >To:
> >Subject: [OBRA Chat] hamstring
> >Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 08:37:20 -0800
> >
> >Good morning,
> >
> >
> >
> >Does anyone have any experience with resolving a strained hamstring, ie.
> >saddle position/height, or any helpful remedies for recovery?
> >
> >
> >
> >Thanks very much,
> >
> >
>
> >mathew braun
> >
> >
> >
> >d o w a
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