recurring hamstring pinch ( for no reason ) left leg

[sandra 77]

hi
i run marathons ,for a while now im getting a pinch in my hamstring during running, the last time i pinched it i was running normally when i looked to my right and it went ,so i got ice packs and shortened my stride to finish the race . then went to physio ice, stetched etc for 2 to 3 weeks it went again yesterday again running normally after 10 miles

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[londonphysio]

It's not your hamstring. It's your back, causing referral of pain into the sciatic/ hamstring area

[physiointhesand]

Probably neural tension or neural tethering from the sciatic/lumbar areas. Nerve stretches may help

[physiofixme]

Hamstring injuries can be frustrating and easily recur if you don't do the appropriate rehab. I'd recommend eccentric strengthening exercises. Working a muscle eccentrically is the fastest and most efficient way to strengthen a muscle.

Long term you may want to look in to plyometric exercises as a preventative approach as well as adding power to your running.

A common fault among runners is to overuse their hamstring and "underuse" their butt muscles so some butt strengthening is also a good move!!

A physio should be able to direct you to the appropriate exercises.

Rachael
Physiofixme: Physiotherapy Online

[alophysio]

Hi Sandra 77 - I agree with the others above - it is likely to be your back...but you have to make sure you have rehabbed the hamstrings properly.

The innocuous nature of the injuries - like turning right when running (everyone does that in a race) says to me that something in your body is not working right and is putting pressure on you sciatic nerve or hamstrings...you haven't said you have a confirmed tear via scan or U/S...

Personally, i think you need to see someone who can review how your body works as you stand on one leg and then the other and whether your muscles are firing in a nice coordinated way.

Who knows, it might actually be your thoracic spine or neck causing issues! I know that when i run, it is my neck that is the problem and causes all sorts of mischief in my back, legs, muscles etc!

marathons - you are nuts! An incredible effort! I am not built to run marathons, maybe watch movie marathons

Cheers

[Jameela]

hi sandra
wht i think is you have lack of vit c in r body ...regularly keep good intake of ur vit c by driking orange juice b4 starting to run
& see if it makes a difference or not

[sandra 77]

hi sandra
wht i think is you have lack of vit c in r body ...regularly keep good intake of ur vit c by driking orange juice b4 starting to run
& see if it makes a difference or not

ta jameeia
will try it , i du av a vit c drink everyday aswell .