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How to recover from a persistent harmstring
Sports Medicine
Question #9362
325 days ago
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How to recover from a persistent harmstring - #9362

Tapiwanashe Mususa

One day i was running 100m race and i got injured, the same day evening i started massaging my harmstring with hot water for some days and felt like i was ok but the pain was still there and i started forcing my leg to play. Now it's been 1 year i still feel the pain and i can't sit on the chair for more than an hour because of the pain. What can i do to recover

Age: 21
"harmstring" "sportsinjuries" "rehabilitation" "footballinjuries"
100 INR (~1.18 USD)
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Persistent pain for over a year, especially with difficulty sitting, suggests chronic hamstring tendinopathy or even a partial tear that didn’t heal properly. Forcing the leg too early after the injury may have led to scar tissue, inflammation, or even nerve irritation near the ischial tuberosity (sitting bone). The best next step is to consult an orthopedic or sports medicine specialist, who might advise an MRI scan to assess the extent of damage. Treatment often includes a structured physiotherapy program, eccentric strengthening, manual therapy, and possibly shockwave therapy or PRP injections in stubborn cases. You should completely avoid any high-impact or stretching exercises until you're properly evaluated. Apply ice (not heat) if there's flare-up pain after activity, maintain gentle mobility, and use a padded seat or cushion when sitting for long periods. Full recovery is absolutely possible with guided rehab — don't give up on it. Let me know if you’d like a basic home rehab routine or a checklist for your doctor visit.

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