{"id":235998,"date":"2022-09-14T09:17:52","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T09:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/?p=235998"},"modified":"2024-11-30T04:08:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T04:08:03","slug":"hamstring-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/hamstring-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamstring Injury | Symptoms Causes Treatments | Optimists Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;83.3px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Hamstring injury<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #333333;\">An injury to the tendons or big muscles at the back of the thigh is called a hamstring injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">It frequently occurs among athletes and can range in severity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>The three levels of hamstring damage are:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Slight muscle pull or tension<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A partial muscle breakdown <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A full muscle tear <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Depending on the injury&#8217;s bad, hamstring tears or strains might take a while to heal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Hamstrings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Hamstrings are major thigh muscles joined to the bone via tendons at the back of the thighs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">While standing or walking, the hamstring muscles are not heavily used, but they are heavily used while bending the knee, such as when running, jumping, and climbing.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;370px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Hamstrings symptoms<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A hamstring injury often creates a sudden, intense pain in the back of your thigh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Also possible are &#8220;popping&#8221; or tearing sensations. Within a few hours, swelling and discomfort commonly appear. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Along with muscle weakness or the inability to bear weight on your damaged leg, you could also have bruising or discoloration along the rear of your leg.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Hamstrings causes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A hamstring injury frequently results from quick, forceful actions that overstretch tendons or muscles, such as running, lunging, or jumping. Slower movements can sometimes cause the damage to develop gradually.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Recurrent injuries are frequent among athletes and sportspeople because they are more likely to occur if your hamstring has already been hurt.<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Regularly stretching, strengthening, and warming up before activity can all help lower your risk of a hamstring injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hamstrings.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Hamstrings symptoms&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hamstrings&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-16px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">When to seek a doctor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>The majority of hamstring injuries are treatable at home.<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If you have any worries about your injury, especially if you believe it to be severe, if it isn&#8217;t healing, or if your symptoms are worsening, consult a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The Doctor also gives you advice on when you can resume your regular activities and what exercises you should take in the meantime to speed up your recovery. In some circumstances, they might also suggest you get a scan or seek specialized care from a physiotherapist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For personalized advice and support tailored to your health needs, consider our <a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">free doctor consultation<\/span><\/a> service, where you can connect with experienced professionals ready to assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;43.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><span style=\"color: #333333\">Reviewed by &#8211; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/dr-priyanka-shekhar-mbbs-md-microbiology\/\"><strong>Dr. Priyanka,<\/strong> MBBS MD Microbiology<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333\">Page last reviewed: 16 JULY 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An injury to the tendons or big muscles at the back of the thigh is called a hamstring injury. 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