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A tightness in my right hamstring. for the past 6+ months no amount of massage or stretching/heating helps the tightness is so i can barely touch my knees when locking out feels so tight that it can hurt my lower back when sitting surgery? next step?

Q: a tightness in my right hamstring. for the past 6+ months no amount of massage or stretching/heating helps the tightness is so i can barely touch my knees when locking out feels so tight that it can hurt my lower back when sitting surgery? next step?

: It sounds like you tried many methods to get the stretch to your hamstring muscles but without success. Trying to locate a physiatrist someone that specializes in the body structure and function. Maybe before you see an orthopedic surgeon.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

It sounds like you tried many methods to get the stretch to your hamstring muscles but without success. Trying to locate a physiatrist someone that specializes in the body structure and function. Maybe before you see an orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 7/31/2023

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A member asked:

A tightness in my right hamstring. for the past 6+ months no amount of massage or stretching/heating helps the tightness is so i can barely touch my knees when locking out feels so tight that it can hurt my lower back when sitting surgery? next step?

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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