09/09/2026
🦵 ANATOMY SPOTLIGHT: THE HAMSTRINGS
Ever wondered what those muscles at the back of your thigh actually do? 🤔
Your hamstrings are a group of three main muscles:
🔹 Biceps Femoris
🔹 Semitendinosus
🔹 Semimembranosus
Together, they play an important role in:
✅ Bending your knee
✅ Extending your hip
✅ Helping stabilise your pelvis and knee
✅ Supporting activities such as running, jumping and changing direction
🏃♂️ Why are they important for athletes?
The hamstrings work hard during sprinting, acceleration and deceleration. When they're overloaded, tight or fatigued, they can become more vulnerable to strains and other soft-tissue problems.
💆♂️ Where can sports massage fit in?
Regular sports massage may help maintain soft-tissue mobility, reduce the feeling of muscle tightness and form part of a wider recovery and maintenance routine.
Remember — massage isn't a substitute for proper assessment or rehabilitation when you're injured.
💛 Look after your muscles and they'll help you keep doing what you love!
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