Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance ...

You can apply ice to your hamstring 2-3 times a day for about 20 minutes to decrease swelling. Make sure you get rest and do not move your injured leg to help with recovery. Take non-steroidal ...

Hamstring pain can be sharp or cause tightness in the back of your thigh. Your hamstring is a group of three muscles on the back of your thigh, and when one or more of these muscles get overstretched ...