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Straddle stretch injury?
Hi there! I was in my stretch and conditioning session and we were doing the partner straddle stretch; so one person was sitting in straddle position and trying to fold over while another rested their chest on their back and slowly push for a deeper stretch as well as trying to keep their toes pointed to the ceiling.
I was going pretty low and I noticed my toes were starting to bend forward so I asked the girl on top to make sure my toes were pointed to the ceiling. And then as she pulled my legs slightly to get my toes up, I heard something ‘click’ or ‘pop’ in my left posterior thigh (I think my hamstrings) and I jerked back right away.
It’s been 3-4 days now and I’ve been avoiding hamstring stretches or any splitty moves because there’s quite a bit of pain/soreness. Should I go to a physio? 🙁
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9 Replies
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You should go to a physical therapist and they can tell you what you injured and they will recommend what exercises or stretches you can do.
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I agree with Mystical, you should definitely go to a physio!
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Yes, let a professional have a look. You might want to avoid partner stretches in the future, unless the partner is an instructor. The other person doesn’t know how you are feeling so you cannot fully control what’s going on…
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Go see a healthcare professional! I’m two months out from something very similar and trust me, I wish I’d gone right after it happened.
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See a doctor. Partner stretches are seriously dangerous…I would advise ANYONE to avoid partner stretching unless it’s with a trained professional/therapist/physio/etc, and I would also let that teacher know about your injury if for no other reason than to reconsider her methods in class and possible safe alternatives to partner stretching. I straight up will not participate in that part of stretching and conditioning classes when it comes up, it’s way too risky
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You may also want to contact the studio and inquire about hem filing a claim with their insurance since it was a injury that occurred during their instruction.
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I’m glad to hear you are resting! As said, see a dr. I also do not agree with partner stretching, it’s a very bad idea, I know it’s common practice, but that doesn’t make it safe!
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That kind of “pop” during a deep straddle stretch can sometimes happen when the hamstring or the connective tissue around it is overstretched too quickly. Partner stretches can push the body further than it’s ready for, especially if the pressure or leg position changes suddenly. Ongoing soreness after a few days usually suggests a mild strain, but it’s still wise not to force any splits or intense hamstring work until it’s properly assessed.
Getting a physiotherapist or sports injury specialist to check it would be a sensible next step. They can rule out anything more serious, guide you on gentle recovery exercises, and help prevent the injury from becoming a longer-term issue. In some cases, injuries that seem minor at first can worsen if someone returns to stretching too quickly.
Situations involving injuries during training or treatment sometimes raise questions about whether proper care or supervision was in place. In Ireland, firms such as Cian O’Carroll Solicitors deal with cases where harm occurs due to inadequate medical or professional care, particularly when an injury could have been avoided with proper guidance or assessment.
For now though, the priority is recovery, rest the hamstring, avoid deep stretches, and let a physio evaluate it before going back to intense flexibility work. Catching and managing a strain early often makes a big difference in how quickly it heals.
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