I stretch all the time. What's the best way to increase flexibility?

I torn my ACL 10 years ago in my rigth knee. I still stay in shape by running and working out. I always still feel tight in my hamstrings and I can never get loose no matter how long I stretch. Do I need to get frequent massages to take the knots out and increase blood flow to the muscles, or is there another way?

try going in a hot tub before you stretch. it loosens the muscles.

Your duing the right thing but it may take a few weeks before you notice a different.

u r doing the right thing

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