3 Stretches to Release Your Tight Back and Hamstrings These postures strengthen the spine and soothe the nervous system. The post 3 Stretches to Release Your Tight Back and Hamstrings appeared first on Yoga Journal. Previous Article 5 Yoga Poses to Prepare Your Body for Some Heavy Lifting Next Article 7 Yoga Poses to Relieve Tight Hips—And a Common Cause You Might Be Overlooking