Touching your toes depends on the flexibility of your hamstrings, calves, ankles, glutes, hips, and lower back. Tightness in any one area can limit your reach. You may be able to improve flexibility ...

A muscle strain happens when a muscle is overstretched or torn, often from poor conditioning, fatigue, or skipping a warmup. Common spots include the lower back, neck, shoulder, and hamstring. The ...