Hamstring Strain
A hamstring strain is an excessive stretch or tearing of hamstring muscles which are located at the back of the thigh. It is a common injury particularly seen in athletes who participate in sports activities that requires running, jumping, and kicking. During growth spurt the bones grow faster than the muscles. As a result, the muscle becomes tight and a sudden jump or stretch can tear the muscle away from its connection to the bone resulting in strain.
Symptoms:
- Sudden or sharp pain
- Snapping or popping sensation in the back of the thigh
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Muscle weakness
Investigations:
- Medical History
- Physical Examination
- X-ray
- MRI
Non-Surgical Treatments:
- Dry Needling
- Steroid and Hyaluronic Acid Image Guided Injections
- High Volume Injections
- Image Guided Calcific Barbotage
