What Are the Treatments for a Hamstring Injury?
A hamstring muscle injury, or a pulled hamstring, is an injury to one or more of the muscles at the back of the thigh. The most common cause of a hamstring injury is the muscle being overstretched or strained, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Patients with tight and weak muscles are at the greatest risk of muscle injury. After an injury, a patient will likely experience pain, swelling, weakness and bruising in the back of the upper leg that may persist for weeks. Proper treatment of a hamstring injury can ensure optimum recovery.
