If you feel you may have a mild pull, simply rest your leg and try icing the tender area for about 20 minutes every 4 hours or so. However, if your symptoms persist, or if you are experiencing severe pain make an appointment with our sports medicine doctor. We’ll diagnose the injury and discuss sports injury treatment options with you right away. Dr. Bob Meyer has been practicing sports medicine for over 21 years and can help get you on the road to recovery fast.
When it comes to the most common sports injuries, one that most of us are pretty familiar with are hamstring strains. While they are fairly common among athletes, a strained hamstring can also be extremely painful. They can be so painful, in fact, that they can sometimes lead us to believe we have just had a major injury, believing something much more serious has happened.
