Sore Hamstring

Hamstring Tendonitis involves a dull pain in one or both legs in the area above the knee, the biceps and often on the back of the upper legs. This form of tendonitis, inflammation of the tendons that attach muscles to bone, is most often found in runners and athletes who participate in track and sports fields. Hamstring tendonitis is sometimes confused with a simple muscle pain after an intense workout or a marathon. As with other forms of tendonitis, the most common symptoms of this condition include pain, pain and decreased mobility. Hamstring tendonitis can also cause a significant increase in the area around the kneecap. Some patients have found that the pain is worse at night and it also increases during physical activity.

How can you develop hamstring tendonitis?

Although age is a factor and anyone can develop a hamstring tendinitis, those most susceptible to this condition are those who have recently launched a vigorous new exercise routine after a long period of relative inactivity. In addition, the athletes, especially runners, who train regularly on hard surfaces, are more likely to develop a hamstring tendinitis. Therefore it is better to run or jog on the tracks specially developed, rather than on concrete roads or pavement.

What can you do to treat hamstring tendonitis?

Best treatment for hamstring tendinitis natural solutions, non-invasive. As with most sports injuries, it is helpful to apply ice to the affected area to reduce both pain and swelling. If pain persists, it is preferable to use non-prescription drugs, like Motrin, Tylenol or Advil. Most important, however, is not to engage in strenuous physical activity or work-out until symptoms disappear hamstring tendinitis. In addition, the patient's return to physical activity should be done gradually over a long period of time, so as not to irritate the tendon affected.

There are also a number of precautions you can take to prevent future episodes of tendonitis. It is important to always warm up and stretch your muscles before physical activity, like running and also to allow a cooling off period immediately following any type of exercise. Avoid running or jogging on hard surfaces will also help runners avoid further unnecessary pressure on the muscles in the legs. In addition, athletes should always avoid strenuous physical activity when their muscles feel poorly from previous work-out.