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.
For immediate self-care of a hamstring injury, try the R.I.C.E. approach â rest, ice, compression, elevation. If your injury is worse than a minor muscle strain, you'll want your doctor and physical therapist to help you with this process: Rest. Take a break from strenuous activities to rest your hamstring muscles and allow the damaged tissues to repair.