Auburn, ME
A 53-year-old female asked:
What are the symptoms of having a hamstring tendon injury? also what kind of treatment is used to treat this condition? will therapy help?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 53 years experience
You would typically encounter pain and stiffness over posterior upper leg. Typically this is a strain/ sprain type of issue which should respond to heat stretching, and physical therapy. However, if not responsive to these measures, would need evaluation for more significant injury.
Reviewed Mar 06, 2021
Last updated Mar 6, 2021
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