Q: what is the best way to rehab a hamstring injury?

<in48hours-injury rx: Use cold therapy (rest, ice, compress, elevate) technique initially then - use a compression bandage to minimize intra muscular bleeding. Early mobilization of the injured lower limb is vital for the correct rehabilitation of the muscle (rx pain) + include stretching and strengthening exercises throughout the pain free range. These can aid with decreasing the swelling in the area. + sports med doc.

Q: how do i heal a hamstring injury faster if i have no time to rest?

Can not: Rest is important in muscle injuries.

Question 1

i had therapy for a hamstring injury a few years back. it comes back here and there. right now it hurts and i limp. how can i get rid of this for good?

Accepted Answer

Rehab: Sounds like you may have reinjured this.  See an orthopedist to make sure of what is going on and they can recommend further management and rehab if necessary.  Don't fool with this yourself without some professional input.

Question 2

what should i do if my hamstring injury wont heal!?

Accepted Answer

Be persistent: Hamstring injuries are notorious for taking a long time to heal or being prone to re-injury

make sure you are persistent with stretching.
A sports or deep tissue massage can help.

Do pool or bicycle exercise.

Question 3

what is help for a hamstring injury?

Accepted Answer

For a new/recent : Injury start rice (rest, ice, compression with a wrap, & elevation) to rest the affected area. Nsaids, eg, Ibuprofen can help pain & swelling. Gentle massage/stretching exercises within limits of discomfort, then gradually increase frequency and range of motion of the hip and knee joints. Heat after 3-5 days helps. Pain meds (creams), eg bengay (or others) can be helpful. Increase activity slowly.

Question 4

are hamstring injury and thigh cramps same?

Accepted Answer

No: No a hamstring injury is a tear or partial tear of the hamstring muscle / tendon w/ resultant bleeding and mild swelling( mild bruising may be seen on back of thigh or below knee).Cramping can occur secondary to the injury or can be related to metabolic reasons etc. See your physician. Best of luck!

Question 5

can i fix my hamstring injury without physical therapy ? so i can return to my favourite sport again ?

Accepted Answer

Sorry...: ...But it depends on how severe the injury and what the sport is. Chess? Absolutely. High jump? Notsomuch. Should at least have a thorough assessment to be certain you do not have a high-grade (=significant) injury--if not, then may be able to self-rehab.

Question 6

what to do about hamstring injury?

Accepted Answer

RICE: You should start with rice as a home treatment. After 48-72 hours you may switch to heat (instead of ice). As your pain starts to subside you may add stretching as tolerated, and massage. Once pain is gone, then gently return to activity as your strength and flexibility may need time to recovery after the injury, and you don't want to further injure yourself by attempting to go "all out" to fast.

Question 7

hamstring injury out of nowhere. could it be from stretching?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Stretching too much can cause muscle strains, but any time the cause is a mystery, i consider it may be something else.  A muscle strain will hurt when you use it and heal over 1-2 weeks usually if you avoid anything that triggers your pain.  Heat can help.  If you don't avoid painful activities, it'll heal slowly if at all.  If it doesn't over the long run behave like muscle strain, get checked.M.

Question 8

what is the quickest way to heal a moderate hamstring injury?

Accepted Answer

For a new/recent : Injury start rice (rest, ice, compression with a wrap, & elevation) to rest the affected area. Nsaids, eg, Ibuprofen can help pain & swelling. Gentle massage/stretching exercises within limits of discomfort, then gradually increase frequency and range of motion of the hip and knee joints. Heat after 3-5 days helps. Pain meds (creams), eg bengay (or others) can be helpful. Increase activity slowly.

Question 9

what is the best way to rehab a hamstring injury?

Accepted Answer

<in48hours-injury rx: Use cold therapy (rest, ice, compress, elevate) technique initially then - use a compression bandage to minimize intra muscular bleeding. Early mobilization of the injured lower limb is vital for the correct rehabilitation of the muscle (rx pain) + include stretching and strengthening exercises throughout the pain free range. These can aid with decreasing the swelling in the area. + sports med doc.

Question 10

how do i heal a hamstring injury faster if i have no time to rest?

Accepted Answer

Can not: Rest is important in muscle injuries.

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What should i do if my hamstring injury wont heal!?

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What is help for a hamstring injury?

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Are hamstring injury and thigh cramps same?

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Can i fix my hamstring injury without physical therapy ? so i can return to my favourite sport again ?

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Hamstring injury out of nowhere. could it be from stretching?

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What is the best way to rehab a hamstring injury?

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How do i heal a hamstring injury faster if i have no time to rest?

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