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Hamstring Injury

Aggressive stretching of a torn or strained hamstring can reinjure muscle fibres — the attachment near the sitting bone is especially vulnerable.

Bend the knees generously, work within a pain-free range, and avoid any aggressive pulling on the hamstrings.

Hip Injury

Deep hip flexion, external rotation, or weight-bearing can aggravate labral tears, impingement, or bursitis.

Limit the range of hip movement, avoid positions that cause clicking or sharp pain, and use props to support the hip.

Knee Injury

Deep flexion or rotation at the knee can strain ligaments, meniscus, or cartilage, especially in a compromised joint.

Never push into pain; use a folded blanket under or between the knees and reduce the depth of the bend.

Sciatica

Certain hip stretches and forward bends pull on the sciatic nerve, temporarily increasing radiating pain down the leg.

Keep both sitting bones grounded and initiate the twist from the mid-back; stop if any shooting sensation occurs.