A stingray weighing nearly 800lb is thought to be the largest freshwater fish ever caught by rod and line. It was so big that several men on board a small fishing boat had to take it in turns to help on the rod.
The hamstrings, a group of three muscles located in the back of the thigh, can contribute to lower back pain. So keeping the hamstrings properly stretched and limber is a good formula for relief of lower back pain or sciatica pain, which tends to run down one side of a leg. A regular routine of hamstring stretching eases tightness that generates stress on the low back. The hamstrings run from the pelvis down to the knee.
Keeping Good Habits. 1  1. Apply cold to the area. 2  2. Apply heat to the area to loosen the muscles. 3  3. Monitor your posture.  4. Take up 1  yoga. 5. Get aerobic exercise.  6. Try an over-the-counter (OTC) pain 1  reliever. 7. Talk to your doctor about chronic back 2  pain. 8. Seek emergency medical attention when necessary.