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Thread: Knot in my upper Hamstring/Glute

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    Default Knot in my upper Hamstring/Glute

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    I have this painful knot right in my upper hamstring, just underneath my right butt cheek. It feels really stiff, and takes a few minutes to loosen up when I get up out of a chair. It's also a bit "stingy" and stiff to the touch.

    Any ideas on how to remedy this?

    Is this actually a knot? or could it be something else...

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    I've haven't used foam rolling before, but this sounds like a situation where I'd use it.

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    ^^^ definately.

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    Quote Originally Posted by misspelledgeoff View Post
    I've haven't used foam rolling before, but this sounds like a situation where I'd use it.
    Foam rolling may work if you can put enough pressure on the area. Hamstrings are difficult in this regard. You might try a tennis ball though. Geoff's recommendation is sound - you'll just have to figure out what torture device works best.

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    Time to hang up lifting and take up pilates instead.

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    I used a lacrosse ball for the past few nights. It's feeling better, but my IT bands are wound up so bad. It's taking forever to get them loosened up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by homerj742 View Post
    I used a lacrosse ball for the past few nights. It's feeling better, but my IT bands are wound up so bad. It's taking forever to get them loosened up.
    Foam (or PVC) rolling is perfect for IT bands. Get a piece of leather to bite down on though... Make sure you focus on every sore area going down your leg. In my case, I had to focus on my quads as my IT bands loosened up. You may experience the same.

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    Any recommendations on foam rollers?

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    Quote Originally Posted by homerj742 View Post
    Any recommendations on foam rollers?
    MacDaddy of them all:

    http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...d=143&pid=1476

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    starting strength coach development program
    awesome, thank you!

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