4 Reasons Why Your Hamstrings Get Tight and When Stretching Is a Bad Idea

A common complaint that is experienced by active people is hamstring tightness.  Many resort to stretching for relief, but there is much debate as to the best type of stretching. 
 
Some claim that static (sustained) stretching is more beneficial than dynamic (movement-based) stretching.  Of course, to add to the confusion there are others who report just the opposite. 

​The problem is, regardless of the type of stretching utilized, many people continue to experience hamstring tightness that returns time after time.  

So what's going on?  Why do your hamstrings get tight in the first place?  And why does the tightness return soon after stretching?​

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