The Hamstring & Low Back

The skeletal muscular system is very intricate and has a relationship with all the areas that connect to it. A good example of this is how the lower back and lower extremity are related. This is particularly evident with the low back and hamstrings muscles. It is not uncommon that gluts and upper leg will be affected when the lower back is injured or in pain. Keeping these areas loose and fit is critical to your lower back health. If you are unable to bend forward and touch your toes this is probably an area you need to work on. Some folks can barely reach past their knees.

The spine is only as flexible as it will allow and still be effective at protecting the nervous system. Structurally the alignment of the spine is critical for the nerves to flow without interference. Much of the flexibility is due to the hip joints and the lower extremity connective tissue. The hamstring is a very important component of this forward bend.

The hamstrings are often injured if we go past our personal limits of bending. If too much stress is put on the hamstrings, lower back injuries such as muscle tears and disc issues will occur. If the hamstrings are worked on and kept loose it will help in avoiding such injuries.

The spine will have to make up for any deficits created by tight hamstrings and lead us to problems with the spine and lower extremity. Dr. William Morgan of Morgan Chiropractic in Stuart Florida has a detailed regiment of in office and home care that will facilitate the best spinal hygiene possible. Call us or just walk in to get started on better spinal health through chiropractic. Daily routine of stretches and spinal care will help you live a healthier and more productive life.

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Morgan Chiropractic. 3610 SE Federal Hwy #4 Stuart, FL www.DrWilliamMorganOnline.com

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provide my patients convenient, affordable,
and mainstream Chiropractic care.
I will not use unnecessary long-term
treatment plans and/or therapies.”