Pulled hamstrings generally aren't serious, so you can often treat them at home. If pain and swelling get worse, or you can't walk, call your doctor right away. Resting muscles after exercise and ...

Inter Miami CF defender Kieran Gibbs (3) is back at training after recovering from a preseason hamstring injury and November back surgery for a herniated disc. Hamstring injuries are common in soccer, ...

Fatigue can lead to decreased coordination between muscle groups. The bicep femoris muscle (one of the hamstring muscles) is known to become damaged due to its two portions being innervated by two ...

I was tripped at the start of a 5K and pulled my hamstring, and now I can’t run without pain. Friends tell me to try to run as usual. I want to return to running as soon as possible, as I’m preparing ...

I did a 5k on Saturday. The gun went off and I got tripped up by someone behind me. I know I pulled a hamstring. I made it about five steps. I tried to stretch it; I walked some and then tried to ...

Chelsea pulled off a convincing 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday, but all the post-match discussion was about Wesley Fofana's fitness. After pulling up with a muscle issue, the 23-year-old was taken ...

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THE HAMSTRINGS MIGHT NOT be the first muscles you think about when you're plotting out your workout routine—that focus likely goes to the arms, abs, or chest if you're the type of gym-goer most ...

Background Anterior cruciate ligament and hamstring strain injuries occur during unanticipated cutting and stopping movements. Previous prospective studies showed that athletes with decreased trunk ...