Question 1

how can i get my pulled hamstring better by thursday? i am in dance and i have to perform thursday. i pulled my hamstring two weeks ago. and i didn't ice it or anything because i didn't have to practice or anything. i stretched yesterday and i think i str

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By : By the date of this post, i believe your performance date has passed. For the future or anyone who may benefit from reading this post, i will advise. It sounds like you did all the right things. In addition taking an anti-inflammatory like advil (ibuprofen) every 6 to 8 hours with food will help.. You may even want to visit your primary care provider and ask if a one time steroid injection is feasible. This would definitely help with the swelling and inflammation. Based on your history and the examination, your doctor will decide if this is a good option.
I hope all went well. Take care.

Question 2

three weeks ago i pulled my hamstring yesterday i saw a bruise behind my knee its not where the pain of my pulled hamstring used to be is that normal?

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Yes: A 'pull' refers to a tear in the muscle or its covering (fascia). This can result in a collection of blood to appear under the skin. As one is usually upright, the bruise tends to migrate diwnward.

Question 3

how to heal a pulled hamstring?

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It depends: on whether the tear is at origin/insertion versus intra-muscular. Please see a professional who will do a thorough exam and possible diagnostic imaging.

Question 4

how is a pulled hamstring treated?

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Physical Therapy: Physical therapy is the mainstay of treating a pulled or strained hamstring.  Expect about 3-4wks for it to heal.

Question 5

how can i treat a pulled hamstring?

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Rest: crutches,rest, ice. when improves can start PT with stretching and strengthening. can resume sports when completely asymptomatic. should take about 6 weeks until full activity

Question 6

what to do about a pulled hamstring?

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Rest, ice, ace wrap: A hamstring strain of the muscle and or tendon may benefit from not only a decreased level of activity, but also local ice (7-10 days) and compression via an ace wrap. Most hamstring injuries heal adequately without surgery. A thorough physical exam, and imaging (mri), are beneficial to insure your particular hamstring injury is amenable to nonoperative management. An orthopaedic surgeon can help.

Question 7

where do you feel a pulled hamstring?

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Back of your thigh: The hamstring muscles are three muscles that run down the back of your thigh (upper leg). They all cross the knee joint. Most hamstring injuries are up near around the top of the muscle but can occur down near the knee as well.

Question 8

how can you wrap up pulled hamstring?

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Compresssion Wrap: You may feel some relief/ support w/ a compression wrap, but make sure that you have taken time tp complete a progressive return to activity (especially vigourous activity). I have attached a link for basic hamstring wrapping... Please note the athlete is standing wi/ a slight bend in his knee. The wrap starts at the knee and works upward criss-crossing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo7v4nwpk-w.

Question 9

what can be done for a pulled hamstring?

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It's a muscle strain: A pulled hamstring is a strain of the hamstring muscle.  This usually occurs when an eccentric load is placed on the muscle causing an excessive stretch or tear. Initial treatment involves rest, ice, compression with an ace bandage, and elevation.

Question 10

can icy hot work for a pulled hamstring?

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Treatment options: Rest, ice, compression, elevation -- if your injury occured 72+ hours ago then it is acceptable to switch to heat instead of ice, to deal with swelling. Icyhot doesn't cause the same healing effect of ice or heat. Topicals such as this are known as counterirritants that trick pain receptors, but really do nothing more than numb the area. You may also wish to try an nsaid, if you can take such.

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