Hamstring Strain

What Is a Hamstring Strain?

A hamstring strain, sometimes called a pulled hamstring, happens when one or more of these muscles gets stretched too far and starts to tear. Hamstring strains can be mild, with little pain and a short recovery time. Or, they can be severe and need surgery and crutches for weeks.

How does it feel?

Do You feel any of these symptoms:

• Sharp
• Tightness
• Stiffness
• Dull
• Aching
• Throbbing
• Tight
• Stiff

Signs and Symptoms

• A sudden, sharp pain in the back of the thigh or in the buttocks
• A feeling of a pop or sharp pulling in the muscle
• Tenderness to the touch
• Difficulty lifting the leg
• Swelling or bruising on the back of your thigh
• Pain and tightness on the back of your thigh
• Difficulty sitting comfortably, lifting the leg when lying down, or straightening the knee
• Difficulty walking or running, resulting in a limp
• Decreased pain with rest

Diagnosis

• We conduct a thorough examination including the back, hips, knee, and ankle/foot. We determine the root cause of your symptoms to ensure that chiropractic treatment treatment is the best option for you.
• We examine posture, range of motion, strength, reflexes, sensation, soft tissue mobility, joint mobility, nerve mobility, and functional movements to create a custom treatment plan. We also take into account any imaging that you have had like X-Rays, MRI, CT scans, etc.

Can chiropractic treatment Help?

• Yes!!! If you have a partial tear or are looking for a conservative treatment, then chiropractic treatment can definitely help restore normal motion, strength, and balance.
• Good news!!! Recent research has actually shown that chiropractic treatment is a better option than surgery, pain medication and injections. We can help you avoid unnecessary invasive procedures and tests that cost a fortune with limited effectiveness.

We Treat a Variety Of Knee Pain:

• Knee Arthritis
• Meniscus Tear
• Patellofemoral Pain
• Iliotibial Pain Band Syndrome (IT Band)
• Knee Ligament Injury (ACL Tear)
• Quad Strain Hamstring Strain

What should I do next?

• Schedule an initial examination
• Let us find the root cause of your pain
• Create a custom treatment plan for you
• Start living pain-free!

Want more information?

• Schedule a complimentary consultation