Hamstring tendinopathy is an overuse injury of the hamstring tendon. It causes severe pain where the tendon attaches to the bone in your bum. Unlike an acute tear, the pain usually comes on gradually and is aggravated by sitting
The ’cause’ is a lack of balance between the load placed upon the tendon and the tendon’s capacity to manage that load.

The solution is to strengthen the hamstring, not stretch it. It’s something I’ve suffered from and it’s a real pain in the bum. It’s one of the many reasons I’m so passionate about specific yoga for runners. Join me on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm to find out more.