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Suggest Treatment For Painful Hamstring Strain
Question: My 16 year old son just made his high school varsity track team and they have bben practicing for a couple of weeks. He has been complaining of pain in the back of his thighs (hamstrings) for the past couple of weeks since he has been practicing. What do you suggest he do or what can be prescribed to completely relieve the pain as he has first track meet in a couple of days?
Brief Answer:
Muscle relaxants can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query to HCM.
Repeated injuries of hamstrings are common and people who don't warm up and stretched properly before moving their muscles,have increased chances of injury.
Doing too much,too soon and too fast creates problem
Repeated injuries cause formation of scar tissue and subsequently complete healing doesn't take place .
Other factors are :
Poor fitness levels and lack of regular exercises
Poor nutrition and obesity
Some times referred pain from bulging discs is the reason.
Treatment is done by
Rest
Icing of hamstrings
If pain,take anti inflammatory drugs and local gel
Stretching of hamstrings by pulling both legs towards chest with hands below knees
Full recovery takes 3 to 6 weeks.
Prevention
Take enough Calcium/Calcium rich diet(i.e. Milk , cheese, yogurt, Leafy green vegetables),VIT D and B complex vitamins
Do stretching for 15 minutes before you play
Use proper shoes
Strengthening your hamstrings.
For temporary pain relief you can get muscle relaxants prescribed from your physician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL XXXX
Muscle relaxants can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query to HCM.
Repeated injuries of hamstrings are common and people who don't warm up and stretched properly before moving their muscles,have increased chances of injury.
Doing too much,too soon and too fast creates problem
Repeated injuries cause formation of scar tissue and subsequently complete healing doesn't take place .
Other factors are :
Poor fitness levels and lack of regular exercises
Poor nutrition and obesity
Some times referred pain from bulging discs is the reason.
Treatment is done by
Rest
Icing of hamstrings
If pain,take anti inflammatory drugs and local gel
Stretching of hamstrings by pulling both legs towards chest with hands below knees
Full recovery takes 3 to 6 weeks.
Prevention
Take enough Calcium/Calcium rich diet(i.e. Milk , cheese, yogurt, Leafy green vegetables),VIT D and B complex vitamins
Do stretching for 15 minutes before you play
Use proper shoes
Strengthening your hamstrings.
For temporary pain relief you can get muscle relaxants prescribed from your physician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL XXXX
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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