Hamstrings hurt, seem bruised. Are they overstretched?

Hi Gabrielle:

I’ve been doing the Bikram Yoga for 4 years now and LOVE it for what it’s done for my back. It’s helped to prepare me for the job I’ve just started that is very physically demanding.

One thing I’m noticing lately is that after every class, the back of my left leg is hurting i.e. where the hamstrings are. I don’t see any bruising but I notice the discomfort after every class. I’m taking it easy on that side as best as I can however I still notice the discomfort. I think that is the side though that I injured a few years ago while doing Bikram. I overstretched it. So if it’s scar tissue, could that be the discomfort. I’m afraid of overstretching it though but it’s not progressing any further i.e. with my range of motion.

Any suggestions you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Gerard. Posted by Gerard on 01/21 at 03:53 PM

Hello Gerard

Just recently in my blog I started a topic called:
Opening Up Your Hamstrings With Hot Yoga. I think this may have some practical considerations for you to apply to your practice.

Would you mind telling me if you lock out your legs in Hands2Feet, Standing Separate Leg Stretching, the Sit-Up, and in Floor Head to Knee? In sit-up do you finish looking at your knees?

If you wouldn’t mind answering my questions and maybe giving me some particular instances where you feel the hamstrings hurting that would be great.

Waiting for your response!
Kind regards
Gabrielle 🙂