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 taking small steps. I want to return to running as soon as possible, as I’m ...
Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Hamstring injuries mostly occur during activities like sprinting and soccer.  People aged 16-25 are more likely to injure their hamstrings due to varying growth ...
If you’ve ever dealt with sore, crampy legs (maybe after a long flight or a tough workout), you might have considered wearing compression socks. After all, they’re often marketed as a solution for ...
Unfortunately, hamstring strains are both common and painful. They strike athletes of all sorts – including runners, skaters, and football, soccer, and basketball players. But what is a hamstring? It ...