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July 15, 2009

Hamstring Injuries – Part 2 (Treatment)

Filed under: Fitness — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , — mamta @ 8:01 am

Hi. Continuing from last week’s health post, let us take a look at what we can do if and when we experience a hamstring injury. As always, consult your doctor. There is never a replacement for medical consultation and a doctor’s advice. Hamstring injuries generally take anywhere between 3 to 6 weeks to heal completely, depending on the severity of the damage. However, till the time you get an appointment with your health care provider, there are some things you can do at your end to ease the discomfort and prevent further damage.

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July 9, 2009

Hamstring Injuries – Part 1 (Causes)

Filed under: Fitness — Tags: , , , , , , — mamta @ 8:11 am

Hi, today we will take a look at one sport injury that often afflicts treadmill runners – hamstring injuries. The hamstring is a group of 3 muscles located at the back of the thigh. Injuries to the hamstring may occur due to a whole range of reasons. Typical symptoms of hamstring injuries include pain, swelling, spasm, or restricted movement etc of the hamstring. I have outlined some things you should take a look into, if you are experiencing hamstring injuries.

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