Hamstring strains are common in running and sport, and they're notorious for coming back if you return too soon. Here's the general shape of a good recovery.
What's going on
A hamstring strain is a pull or tear of the muscles at the back of the thigh, often felt as a sudden pain while sprinting or stretching.
How rehab usually works
Early rehab settles the injury and restores comfortable movement. The bigger job is progressively rebuilding the hamstring's strength and capacity, including at longer muscle lengths and higher speeds, before returning to sport.
Clear return-to-sport milestones matter here: being pain-free isn't the same as being ready.
When to see a physio
A guide can point you in the right direction, but the right exercises depend on your specific injury and stage of recovery. A quick assessment means you're doing the things that will actually help, and not the ones that won't.
This is general information, not medical advice. For a diagnosis and a plan for your situation, come and see us.
