A pulled hamstring is a common injury that can cause significant pain and discomfort, affecting your ability to walk, run, or participate in your favorite activities. If you’ve recently suffered a hamstring strain or tear, you’re likely familiar with the inconvenience it can cause.
And while many people turn to rest, ice, and pain medications to manage a pulled hamstring (which can be a great help!), chiropractic care can further offer a holistic approach to recovery that addresses not only the injury itself but also the underlying factors that may have contributed to it. So, is chiropractic care right for you? How can it help you recover fully after a hamstring injury?
Pulled Hamstrings Causes
The hamstrings are a group of three muscles located at the back of the thigh, responsible for bending the knee and extending the hip. Hamstring injuries can range from mild strains to severe tears.
These types of injuries are often caused by:
- Overuse or repetitive strain
- Sudden, forceful movements
- Inadequate warm-up before physical activity
- Muscle imbalances or weakness
- Poor flexibility
The worst part is that a hamstring strain can drastically interfere with your daily activities, preventing you from enjoying your day-to-day and the hobbies you know and love. Yet, chiropractic care can help accelerate your recovery and get you back on track. Here’s how!
How Chiropractic Care Can Help with Pulled Hamstrings
By addressing imbalances and dysfunction in these systems, your Plano chiropractor can help promote healing and alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with a pulled hamstring.
Each chiropractic care treatment plan, however, starts with a comprehensive assessment. We’ll discuss your medical history, current symptoms, goals, and more. We’ll also conduct thorough testing to understand the root of the problem.
From here, we come up with an appropriate treatment plan to help you get back to your normal. This plan may include:
- Spinal Adjustments: While a pulled hamstring may seem unrelated to the spine, misalignments in the lower back and pelvis can contribute to muscle imbalances and increase the risk of hamstring injuries. By performing targeted adjustments to the spine, chiropractors can help optimize nerve function, reduce pain, and promote overall healing.
- Soft Tissue Therapy: Techniques like massage, active release, and trigger point therapy can help address muscle tension, adhesions, and scar tissue in the hamstring and surrounding areas. By promoting blood flow and reducing inflammation, soft tissue therapy can support the healing process and alleviate pain.
- Lifestyle Guidance: Chiropractors can offer advice on nutrition, hydration, and other lifestyle factors that can support the healing process and promote overall musculoskeletal health.
By addressing the root causes of hamstring injuries and providing targeted treatments, chiropractic care can offer numerous benefits, including:
- Reduced pain and inflammation
- Faster healing and recovery
- Improved flexibility and range of motion
- Enhanced muscle strength and function
- Prevention of future hamstring injuries
So, if you’re suffering from a pulled hamstring, don’t let it sideline you for longer than necessary. The Keystone Chiropractic team is ready to help! Schedule an appointment with us today. With a personalized treatment plan and a commitment to your recovery, we can help you get back on your feet and back to the activities you love.
