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    During the physical exam, your doctor will check for swelling and points of Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or
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    Your doctor might also move your injured leg into a variety of positions to
    help pinpoint which muscle has been injured and if you also have any
    ligament or tendon damage.
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    Treatment
    The initial goal of treatment is to reduce pain
    and swelling. To accomplish this, your doctor
    may recommend that you do the following:

    Take a break from strenuous activities to


    allow the injury to heal.

    Use a cane or crutches to avoiding Hamstring stretch


    putting your full weight on your injured leg.

    Apply ice packs several times a day to


    relieve pain and reduce swelling.

    Wrap the injured area with a compression bandage or wear


    compression shorts to minimize swelling.

    Rest with your leg elevated above the level of your heart, if possible,
    to improve drainage and minimize swelling.

    Take an over-the-counter pain medication, such as ibuprofen (Advil,


    Motrin IB, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), to reduce pain
    and inflammation.

    Physical therapy

    After the initial pain and swelling of a hamstring injury subside, your doctor
    or a physical therapist can show you how to perform specific exercises
    designed to improve flexibility and strengthen your hamstring muscles.

    Surgery

    If your muscle has pulled free from where it's connected to your pelvis or
    shinbone, orthopedic surgeons can reattach it. Severe muscle tears also
    can be repaired.

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    While you may initially consult your family physician, he or she may refer
    you to a doctor who specializes in musculoskeletal medicine, such as
    someone in sports medicine or orthopedic surgery.
    What you can do

    You may want to write a list that includes:

    Detailed descriptions of your symptoms

    Information about medical problems you've had

    All the medications and dietary supplements you take

    Questions you want to ask the doctor

    What to expect from your doctor

    Your doctor probably will ask some of the following questions:

    When did the injury occur and how exactly did it happen?

    Did you feel a popping or tearing sensation?

    Does any particular motion or position ease or worsen the pain?

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