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Will a strained hamstring heal on it's own? i have a hockey game saturday

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Strain: There are degrees of strains. Some have tears and some do not. This needs to be seen by a doctor to tell the grade of strain or if it is something else.

Answered 4/22/2015

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