What are the symptoms of Hamstring Muscle Strain?

Some symptoms that may indicate that an individual is suffering from hamstring injury are:

• Sudden and intense pain during exercise or other activities
• A feeling of snapping or popping during the activity
• Pain in the back of the thigh while walking, bending, etc
• Tenderness in the affected area
• Bruising and swelling in the affected area

What are the risk factors of Hamstring Muscle Strain?

Some of the risk factors that may lead to a hamstring injury are:

• Participation in sports that involve running or sprinting, or activities such as dancing
• Previous hamstring injury if an individual is involved in the same activities that lead to the first one
• Muscle imbalance and tightness
• Flexibility: In individuals with poor flexibility, muscles may get strained very easily.
• Poor conditioning
• Muscle fatigue

What are the Complications of Hamstring Muscle Injury?

The major complication that may arise is the worsening of the injury or recurrence of it in a treated condition. Other complications are:

• Muscle Injuries
• Other Knee-Related conditions
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• Cramps in the affected area causing discomfort

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References:

• Hamstring Muscle Strain. Kids Health. Available at: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hamstring-strain.html Accessed on June 17, 2020.
• Hamstring Muscle Strain. WebMD. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/hamstring-strain Accessed on June 17, 2020.
• Hamstring Muscle Strain. Healthline. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/hamstring-tear Accessed on June 17, 2020.
• Hamstring Muscle Strain. Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hamstring-injury/symptoms-causes/syc-20372985 Accessed on June 17, 2020.

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