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[Couchlockd]

Similar to Graston technique or IASTM. If you have tight hamstrings, I recommend it.
The therapist can vary the intensity of the scraping or setup multiple sessions. Mine were bad and it felt like I has marbles embedded in the muscle and under the fascia.
Tight hamstrings lead to a tight lower back, which is really irritating if you are up on your feet on all day on concrete or tile floors.

What do tight Hamm's feel like?

I'm thinking I got tightness, could be from scoliosis or my fractured pelvis from 14 years ago.

But I get loss of strength to stand after sitting long periods, and numbness when on feet a long time when I go to sit.

[almostgone]

What do tight Hamm's feel like?

I'm thinking I got tightness, could be from scoliosis or my fractured pelvis from 14 years ago.

But I get loss of strength to stand after sitting long periods, and numbness when on feet a long time when I go to sit.

They'll feel so tight that your ROM is limited, will eventually transfer tension to your back, and can cause lower back pain. Plus it isn't good for your hamstring health.

[guitarzan]

What do tight Hamm's feel like?

I'm thinking I got tightness, could be from scoliosis or my fractured pelvis from 14 years ago.

But I get loss of strength to stand after sitting long periods, and numbness when on feet a long time when I go to sit.

Put your foot on a chair in front of you and grab your toes, you'll know If they tight!

[Couchlockd]

Put your foot on a chair in front of you and grab your toes, you'll know If they tight!

I can't bend over and touch my toes feels like the skin on the back of my knees wants to rip