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Stockings for tight hamstring?
I have been diagnosed with tight hamstring in both legs as I get pain when I walk more than 1.5kms and while getting up in the morning time like 7-8am. Is it advisable to wear stockings? Currently I'm doing the hamstring stretches as directed by physio. I have this condition for the past 4-5months.
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Dry Needling Or PNF Stretch Can Help in Long History Of Hamstring Tightness l.
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Consult a PhysIotherapist Who is Certified for Dry Needling or Video Consult for PNF Stretching Concepts.
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Tight hamstrings get better with right postural ergonomics and exercises...not to wear stockings
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Tight hamstrings cannot be your only diagnosis in majority cases, but infact is a secondary symptom due to any underlying condition of your lumbar spine or sacroiliac joint or hip joint. Also correct assessment followed by correct exercise/stretching routine will be more beneficial than the use of stockings.
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Gluteals as well as calf muscles stretching is advisable along with hamstrings stretching as the muscles work in a chain.
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Visit your Physiotherapist again before starting with any other exercise/stretching that has not been advised initially.
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Yes it is advisable to wear stockings for hamstrings but not for prolonged time. Check for deficiency in the body, keep hyderated your self, physical exercises to keep hamstrings strengthen will be helpfull.
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Mr. Nitin Kumar Arora (PT)
Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
You don’t really need stockings for hamstring tightness. Continue with the stretches suggested by your PHYSIO and it would start getting better.
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Tight hamstring on both sides could be a pelvic dysfunction, sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Hamstring exercises and mobilization of the pelvis could help. Other restriction factors like hip rotation, stiff ankle and similar issues could also be the issue. So a good assessment would help....
Dr Jacob Roshan Mathew
Physiowise Orthopaedics and Sports Physiotherapy, 1st block.HRBR layout
*skins could help with activity temporarily, but its a good idea to get it checked
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