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Hamstring Tendinopathy Treatment & Relief Ireland

By Dr Lawrence Woods

We Help People With Hamstring Tendinopathy In Dublin, Ireland

Are you struggling with hamstring tendinopathy?

If so, we may be able to help. Our treatments are tailored to you, and include physiotherapy, chiropractic care and laser therapy.

Hamstring Tendinopathy Treatment

Hamstring tendinopathy is a condition where the hamstring tendon becomes painful, usually just below the sit-bones. It can be caused by overuse or by an injury. Knowing how it started and what symptoms you have helps us plan your treatment.

We understand that everyone is different, so your treatment will be tailored to you.

What Causes Hamstring Tendinopathy?

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Hamstring Tendinopathy can be caused by overuse or injury – slowly over time, or to can be due to a sudden muscle tear or strain. However, there are many other factors that contribute to this condition. These include:

– Poor hamstring flexibility.

– Imbalanced hamstring strength between the two legs.

– Poor movement patterns, muscle control, and coordination.

What are the Symptoms of Hamstring Tendinopathy?

The symptoms associated with hamstring tendinopathy include pain that is located in your upper or mid hamstring area, swelling at the back of your thigh, tightness in the lower leg muscles, reduced strength in your hamstring muscle group when compared to the other leg, and stiffness in your hamstring muscle.

It is important to note that these symptoms may vary between individuals and can change throughout the day. For instance, you could wake up with a stiff or sore hamstring which will improve as you go through your morning routine of walking around, etc., but then it might flare up again during exercise later on in the day.

What Treatment Options Do We Offer for Hamstring Tendinopathy?

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There are many different treatment options that can be used to help treat hamstring tendinopathy, and these include:

  • Manual therapy (stretching techniques, joint mobilisation, muscle activation techniques) aims to reduce pain and improve hamstring flexibility.
  • Soft tissue massage to the affected area.
  • Laser therapy may also be used; the evidence for it is mixed, and results vary.

Physical Therapy for Hamstring Tendinopathy

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There are several exercises performed in physical therapy for hamstring tendinopathy, which can help improve strength and movement patterns within your hamstring muscle. These include:

  • Straight leg raises.
  • Heel slides
  • Seated toe touches/lying knee to chest stretch

Exercises that will decrease the stress on your tendon by strengthening other muscles groups around the hamstring are also important. These include:

  • Gluteal strengthening exercises.

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We will also work on regaining the range of motion within the affected area and improve coordination to help you perform daily activities more effectively.

Even after you complete your prescribed course of physical therapy sessions, it is important that you continue performing the exercises at home in order to maintain muscle strength and flexibility/range of motion within your hamstring muscles. This can also reduce the risk of re-injury!

Book An Appointment Today In Dublin, Ireland

Are you struggling with hamstring tendinopathy in Dublin, Ireland?

If so, we may be able to help. Our treatments are tailored to you.

Call us today at (01) 575 2623 to find out how we can help.

References 

[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7575155/

[2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25996362/