How to Rehabilitate a Hamstring Injury

Instructions

• 1

  Confirm the injury
  
  The most important step is the correct diagnosis. Sometimes,  muscles get a bit stiff, especially if you don’t warm up properly. In that case, you might feel that you have a hamstring problem, but you need to confirm it first.
• 2

  See a doctor
  
  Professional athletes have got a medical team looking after them, so they don’t need to worry, if they hurt their hamstring in the field. However, amateur athletes don’t have this luxury, so it is better for them to consult a doctor as soon as they feel any stiffness in their hamstring.
• 3

  Use the R.I.C.E formula
  
  To cure any muscle, you must remember four things. First one is rest. Without it, you will be unable to recover in time and will most probably end up getting into a worse situation. Secondly, you need to apply an ice bag to the affected area. Thirdly, you need compression on your hamstring. Finally, the muscle needs to be elevated in order to heal quickly.
• 4

  Take painkillers
  
  When you hurt the hamstring, there will definitely be a lot of pain. In order to fight it, you need to consume some painkillers. However, never decide them on your own and consult a doctor for this purpose.
• 5

  Exercise
  
  Once you start seeing improvement in the muscles, you should start exercising. Don’t put extra stress on your muscles and take things slowly.
• 6

  Consult your trainer before starting over
  
  Before you start action again, consult your trainer so that there is no such issue in the future.