How Serious Is A Torn Hamstring?
Just the thought of a torn hamstring can make one shudder, especially if that person is a professional athlete for whom this type of injury could conceivably finish a career. The torn hamstring is in truth one of the more common injuries an athlete experiences, and it is the severity of the tear which may determine the ability of the athlete to return to a 100% performance level in the immediate future. Even Strains Are Tears – Most often we hear about strained hamstrings or pulled hamstrings, which do not sound as severe as a torn hamstring. The terms strained hamstring and pulled hamstring are essentially interchangeable, but whatever you call it, the hamstring is still torn. In a mild case of a strained or pulled hamstring, the tears are microscopic. This is called a Grade 1 injury, and there is very little damage actually done to the muscles or tendons. While treatment and rest are advisable, an athlete suffering a Grade 1 hamstring injury can often return to normal activity in a m
