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What to do if i have had hamstring pain in my upper medial hamstring for 7 months semi membranous that moves down. running uphill tightness really last that long?

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Other sources: there are other things that can cause hamstring type pain. if the pain has not gotten better in 7 mths-get checked out. was there an injury? other things include sciatica, local pathology.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 5/26/2015

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