Tight Hamstrings Can Contribute to Lower Limb Radicular Pain

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Examinations of 30 young
adults, half with lumbar radiculopathy, revealed an association between lower limb radicular pain and hamstring
tightness—even on the asymptomatic side. The findings suggest that healthcare providers should assess hamstring function in patients presenting with radiculopathy, as interventions to address hamstring tightness may be necessary to achieve a satisfactory outcome. Journal of Human Kinetics, May 2025

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