May 11, 2023 · Hamstring pulls, tears, and strains are common injuries in sports like running, soccer, football, and track. Learn how to treat and prevent these injuries.

A pulled hamstring is a type of muscle strain. Learn about causes, symptoms (bruising, pain, swelling), diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and prevention.

Dec 13, 2025 · A hamstring injury involves straining or pulling one of the hamstring muscles — the group of three muscles that run along the back of the thigh. These muscles are attached to …

Hamstring injuries are damage in your hamstring muscles. They can range from mild pulls to severe tears. Treatment is usually the MEAT or RICE method.

Jul 21, 2025 · Hamstring strains are common among athletes and active people. Most don't need surgery and will heal with rest. Exercises can help to prevent re-injury.

Jun 12, 2023 · Discover how to differentiate between a pulled or torn hamstring, and learn the signs, symptoms, and how to self assess your hamstring injury.

Feb 16, 2025 · Some pulled hamstrings, especially those in the upper thigh, involve damage to a tendon. These feel less painful than muscle injuries, but take longer to heal and still require …

Aug 15, 2023 · Hamstring strains are a common musculoskeletal injury. Although we hear about them most often in athletes, don’t be fooled. Anyone can pull (or strain) their hamstring. The …

May 13, 2025 · What is a pulled hamstring? A hamstring strain (pulled hamstring) is a tear to any one or more of the hamstring muscles at the back of the thigh. The hamstring muscle group …

Sep 10, 2025 · There are three different grades of hamstring strain, depending on the severity of the injury. Mild to moderate cases of a pulled hamstring will usually recover in 4-8 weeks, but …