Hamstring Injuries: Hamstring Injury Symptoms and Treatment
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What activity is proper during rehabilitation and recovery?

Walk with crutches for at least 72 hours in the case of a moderate or severe strain. Resume your normal activities gradually. During recovery, you should balance the amount of food you eat with any change in your level of physical activity. Eat a variety of foods to get the energy, protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber you need for good health and healing. You can begin daily rehabilitation exercises when supportive wrapping is no longer needed and with the blessing of your doctor. Use ice massage for 10 minutes before and after exercise. Fill a large styrofoam cup with water and freeze. Tear a small amount of the foam from the top so the ice protrudes. Massage firmly over the injured area in a circle about the size of a softball.

Call your Doctor if:

Be certain to call your doctor if you have symptoms of a moderate or severe hamstring injury or a mild injury persist longer than 10 days. Call your doctor if pain or swelling worsens despite treatment or if either of the following occurs with splints, tight bracing or taping: Pain, numbness or coldness below the injury. Dusky, blue or grey toenails.

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