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What Has All Of A Sudden Caused The Symptom Of Intermittent Ache In The Hamstring?
Question: Good evening. In the past several i have experienced aching hamstrings. not torn or stretched. I an wondering what has all of a sudden caused these symptoms. I exercise regularly and stretch almost everyday.
Brief Answer:
Can be stress related.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The ache in hamstrings can be due to recurrent stretching or stress. Repeated injuries cause formation of scar tissue and subsequently complete healing doesn't take place .
Other factors are
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,VIT D and B complex vitamins
Do stretching for 15 minutes before you do any exercise.
Use proper shoes
Strengthening your hamstrings.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Can be stress related.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The ache in hamstrings can be due to recurrent stretching or stress. Repeated injuries cause formation of scar tissue and subsequently complete healing doesn't take place .
Other factors are
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,VIT D and B complex vitamins
Do stretching for 15 minutes before you do any exercise.
Use proper shoes
Strengthening your hamstrings.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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