May 11, 2023 · Sudden sharp pain in the back of the knee. There may be swelling, tenderness and heat at the back of the knee. You may feel pain flexing (bending) your knee against …

Athletes and people who sprint, climb, jump or lunge are at a higher risk of a painful hamstring injury. Treatment includes rest, ice, compression, elevation and gentle stretching that leads to …

A pulled hamstring or strain is an injury to one or more of the muscles at the back of the thigh. Most hamstring injuries respond well to simple, nonsurgical treatments. Hamstring injuries are …

Dec 13, 2025 · In severe hamstring injuries, the muscle can tear, or the muscle tendon can separate from the pelvis or shinbone. When this happens, a small piece of bone can be pulled …

Jul 21, 2025 · Hamstring strains are common among athletes and active people. Most don't need surgery and will heal with rest. Exercises can help to prevent re-injury.

Jan 1, 2025 · Muscle tightness, imbalance, fatigue and poor conditioning can significantly raise the risk of a hamstring injury. However, physical therapy exercises and an eccentric …

Jun 24, 2024 · Hamstring Strains: Explore WebMD's comprehensive guide on covering the causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention strategies.

May 11, 2023 · Hamstring injuries, such as strains and tears, are common in sports that require either a lot of running or powerful accelerations and decelerations. The hamstrings consist of a …

This type of injury presents as sudden pain in the back of the thigh due to hamstring muscle fiber disruption, without direct external contact to the thigh.[2] Hamstring strains are the most …

Hamstring injuries most commonly occur at the myotendinous junction in running athletes as a result of sudden hip flexion and knee extension. Diagnosis can be made clinically with …