When talking about hamstrings we refer to the tendons in the back of the thigh along with three large muscles. Just walking around our hamstrings are relatively inactive, but when we run, lunge, jump, or climb they become essential to propelling us and keeping us steady.

A pulled hamstring can range from a mild twinge to a severe pain that immobilises you. Find out how to recover from a pulled hamstring in this video.

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How to Treat a Pulled Hamstring

What happens when you pull a hamstring?

A pulled hamstring or hamstring strain is the overstretching or tearing of the tendons or muscles at the back of the thigh.

Sudden, intense, or unusual movement in the hamstring can cause an overstretch or even a tear in the tendons and muscles.

Hamstring strains come in three grades.


Grade
Symptoms
Grade 1 hamstring strain
Mild. The muscle is pulled but doesn’t tear. Accompanied by mild to moderate pain.
Grade 2 hamstring strain
Moderate. The muscle is pulled and partially ripped. Accompanied by moderate pain with difficulty putting lots of weight on the leg.
Grade 3 hamstring strain
Severe. The muscle is totally ripped. Accompanied by severe pain and inability to put any weight on the injured leg.


Pulled Hamstring Treatment

1. The RICE Method

RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate. It is one of the best ways to deal with musculoskeletal injuries and is a great option immediate solution how to heal a pulled hamstring.

2. OTC Pain Relief

Use over the counter pain relief medicine such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. Check the packet before you use any painkillers to confirm you can take them.

Your pharmacist may also be able to recommend a cream or gel that can be applied directly to the area to help soothe it.

3. Physiotherapy

It’s important to take some light exercise to help the tendons and muscles strengthen and move around once the injury has begun to heal.

Your doctor or physiotherapist may recommend a course of activities for the best way to treat a pulled hamstring.

Here are some pulled hamstring rehab exercises we recommend:

Lying leg curl
Hamstring set (heel digs)
Standing hip extension
Calf stretch
Hamstring wall stretch

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