05/04/2026
Hamstring injuries don’t live in isolation… and if you’re skipping the adductors, you’re missing a huge piece of the puzzle.
I had a client come in yesterday with a chronic hamstring tendonitis at the origin site. In treating it I noticed that the short head of the adductors was extremely tight and the two muscles felt almost stuck together.
I explained why I was treating the adductors and what I found. He said he had never had anyone treat the adductors when dealing with the hamstring issue but that it made a lot sense.
Now why was I treating the adductors??
The adductors and hamstrings work closely together to stabilize the pelvis and control movement through the leg. When the adductors are tight, weak, or guarded, they place extra strain on the hamstrings—often slowing healing or causing recurring issues. Releasing the adductors allows for better healing and ultimate function of the hamstring.
I ended the treatment with some ways to stretch and roll out the adductors.
He was impressed and re-scheduled before he left🙌
Treating the adductors isn’t optional. It’s what helps restore balance, improve function, and actually fix the problem instead of chasing symptoms.
If you want better outcomes, you have to treat the whole system—not just where it hurts.