How Do You Heal A Torn Hamstring?
A torn hamstring occurs when the muscle fibers of the hamstring are stretched too far. In minor tears, the muscles may bleed, but in major tears, the muscle can rupture and surgery may be necessary. In most cases, a torn hamstring can be healed through rest at home and rehabilitation performed by a physical therapist. You should not put pressure on the injured leg until it is healed. Make sure you rest your leg and stay off it for at least a week, or until it has recovered. Use crutches to walk if you need to and make sure not to place any pressure on the injury. Place ice or a cold pack on the torn hamstring to reduce the pain and swelling. Apply the ice for 30 to 40 minutes at a time approximately four times a day for the first three days. Apply compression to the injury for the first week. Wrapping the leg in an elastic bandage can help reduce bleeding in the muscle and control the swelling. Raise the leg above heart level to help reduce swelling. This can be done while lying down b
