Preventing Hamstring Strains

If you or someone you know has recently suffered a hamstring strain and is in search of physical therapy in Garden City, our highly skilled team at Movement Concepts Physical Therapy is here to assist. Visit our website or give us a call at (516) 227-5344 for more information! 

What is a Hamstring Strain?

A pulled hamstring is a strain or tear in the muscles and tendons that are along the back part of your leg. If you have pulled a hamstring, there are four common symptoms that you may experience:

• Sharp or sudden pain located in the back of the leg
• Muscle spasms
• Swelling or bruising

The injury usually happens when performing fast or relatively sharp movements. Some factors that usually cause a strained hamstring include:

• Poor hamstring strength. 
  • Many times your quadriceps are stronger than your hamstrings, which could result in a strain.
• Not stretching or warming up the right way.
• Being too tired from past training. 
• A large amount of force.

How Can You Prevent Hamstring Strains?

When dealing with hamstring strains, most incidents are preventable. Some people may falsely believe a hamstring strain just happens, but that’s not the case. Some ways that Movement Concepts Physical Therapy in Garden City may advise our patients to prevent hamstring strains involve stretching, strength and recovery time. Our top five tips would include loosening your back, releasing your glutes, getting your nerves working properly, keeping up with your strength, and recovery time. 

Three main movement prep exercises can be performed in your warm-up sessions. 

1. Inverted hamstring
2. Glute Bridge
3. Straight Leg March

Most importantly, other than stretching, increasing your strength in your hamstrings is needed to prevent hamstring strains. If you require strengthening your hamstrings to prevent hamstring strains, be sure to take a visit to Movement Concepts Physical Therapy in Garden City to help prevent strains. We will provide excellent treatment involving orthopedic injuries, work-related injuries, total joint replacement rehab, accident rehab, post-surgery rehab, sports injuries and much more! 

Physical Therapy in Garden City

Movement Concepts Physical Therapy can treat your hamstring injury as well as provide more information about how important stretching, strength, and recovery is for your benefit. We will give you very professional guidelines on how to prevent hamstring strains, and give you the best experience throughout the process. If you are looking for the highest quality rehabilitation on Long Island, then Movement Concepts Physical Therapy in Garden City is here to help you! Contact our office today for more information!