Richard Soper: What to do If You Pull A Hamstring
For Richard Soper, a hamstring injury isn’t a major cause for concern. Any athlete, professional or amateur, is likely to have suffered from a hamstring pull at least once in their careers. However, an injured hamstring is still very uncomfortable and makes getting around a lot more difficult, and improper care for such an injury would only make the pain worse. Richard Soper lists the things you should do in case you pull your hamstring. 1. Have yourself checked. If you suspect you’ve pulled your hamstring, your doctor will check for various signs of the injury, such as swelling and tenderness. The doctor might also move your leg to identify the specific muscle that was injured and to rule out damage to the tendons or ligaments. You might also go through an X-ray or MRI procedure to see if there are tears or fractures. 2. Take a break. Moving around will only make the injury worse, so rest your leg and let it heal itself. 3. Use crutches. You don’t want to put weight on y...