High hamstring tendinopathy is a condition that affects many different athletes. This type of injury is usually a result of repetitive strain, and affects many running athletes. Track running athletes, particularly hurdlers, are susceptible to high hamstring tendinopathy due to the wide range of motion the hip goes through with force. Endurance runners are also susceptible due to the high volume of contractions the hamstring muscles undergo during training and racing. Usual treatment for high hamstring tendinopathy involve massage, Active Release Technique, Graston Technique, eccentric loading exercises (nordic hamstring curls), and core strengthening. In stubborn cases of high hamstring tendinopathy, we have been having great success with shockwave therapy.

High hamstring tendinopathy treatment with shockwave therapy involves using shockwaves to stimulate a healing response at the affected hamstring tendon. Shockwave therapy has been shown to increase blood supply, activate dormant stem cells, break down trigger points, and loosen up scar tissue/calcifications at the injured site. In chronic tendinopathy, the affected tendon has poor blood supply and physically starts deteriorating. The shockwaves stimulate the body's healing response to the area to regenerate the damaged tendon.

With several treatments with shockwave for high hamstring tendinopathy, the beneficial inflammation/healing response is at its peak to repair the damaged tissue. After 48 weeks, most patients experience complete resolution of their high hamstring tendinopathy and are back to 100% training and competition!

Are you interested in shockwave therapy for high hamstring tendinopathy or other hamstring injury? Come see us at our sports injury clinic in Mission Valley, San Diego! We are the leading sports injury clinic in San Diego and use the most advanced shockwave therapy treatments! Schedule by following the link below:

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