Why Hamstring Tightness Keeps Coming Back (And What Actually Fixes It)
If you’ve stretched your hamstrings for years and they still feel tight, you’re not alone.
This is one of the most common patterns we see in active adults across the Gold Coast — gym-goers, runners and surfers especially.
Most people assume tight hamstrings = need more stretching.
But the real reason hamstrings stay tight is very different:
Tight Hamstrings Are Usually Protecting Something
When the pelvis isn’t stable, the hamstrings will tighten to prevent the hip from collapsing forward.
They’re not “short” — they’re overworking to hold posture together.
So when you stretch them, you remove the compensation, but not the cause.
They tighten back up again — sometimes even tighter — to protect you.
The Real Fix
Rebalance the pelvis + rib cage relationship
Improve glute + deep core contribution
Re-teach the body how to load during walking and lifting
When the pelvis is stable, the hamstrings stop overworking.
The tightness goes away on its own.
Ready to find out what’s driving your hamstring tension?
Book a Posture & Gait Assessment so we can map out your movement pattern.
👉 https://www.burleighbiomechanics.com.au/schedule-a-call-or-appointment
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