Body & Soul0 min ago
aching quadriceps
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Stand upright and bring your heel up into your buttock with the help of your hand, keep your pelvis straight and your body upright, hold that position for up to thirty seconds. Do this before and after your excercise, this may hurt if you have a strain but you should begin to feel better within days.
i do tend to go through the whole range of stretches before i do any exercise, especially running, and have had the quad stretch (ie pulling the heel up to the bum) drummed into me since i started playing football at the age of 7 so it's sort of second nature although i guess good form for stretches is also important.
although the instance of the 5k run was when it gave me most discomfort, it is more the fatigue and aching i feel when doing everyday activities like going up stairs or walking into town (2 min walks) that cause concern, when it is not really necessary to do stretches first.
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