Hamstring
Pull
This muscle is a very thick and dense
muscle, and shortens considerably after increased mileage if not
managed properly. A pull can occur anywhere from the ischial tuberosity
(bone that hurts after sitting on bike seat too long) all the
way down to the attachment behind the knee. The mid-belly is a
more common sight of injury. Also, a hamstring pull mimics sciatic
pain in many ways, and an accurate diagnosis should be made before
any treatment begins. Treatment consists of:
- Reduce activity
during the acute phase - look to cross train.
- Ice the area of
involvement, especially after exercise.
- Use The
Stick over entire muscle multiple times per day (Maggs
Muscle Management ProgramTM).
- If available, apply
ultra-sound treatment.
- Once inflammation
is down, begin gentle stretching.
- Begin the use of
Rehab Plus
as an all-natural anti-inflammatory.
- Evaluate shoes for
wear and tear as well as proper mechanical fit.
- Determine proper
foot-type and wear appropriate shoes.
- Consider a Structural
Fingerprint Exam with standing x-rays for proper and
effective rehabilitation, reduced future injury potential and
increased biomechanical efficiency.
- Consider custom
orthotics
for a long-range plan.
