“Is it good to massage a pulled hamstring?”
I am a 24 year old male. I want to know if it is good to massage a pulled hamstring?
12 Answers
No.
Hello, it should be good to go to see a doctor who can run orthopedic tests, MRI if needed, and then discuss what type of the treatment you will require.
Generally it is good to massage a pulled hamstring. The massage should not be overly painful or strong. Gentle strokes will increase blood flow and stimulate nerves to accentuate the healing process. Massage combined with cryotherapy, rest and compression will hasten the recovery from injured hamstring.
I'd suggest getting a definitive diagnosis to ensure there is no structural damage. This will allow you to make the best choices of optimal treatment.
Massage will bring blood and healing nutrients to the area. If you are 100% sure it is just a muscle strain, then yes - but you will be better off having a professional massage therapist perform the massage as there is the potential to do more harm.
If the hamstring is pulled, then no, you don’t want to massage it initially. If the hamstring is strained, you can go for the massage. However, when dealing with the massage, you should look for someone that utilizes tools to help reorient muscle tissue.
Jermaine Ware, DC, CCWP, CFMP
Jermaine Ware, DC, CCWP, CFMP
In most cases it can be good, but one must also consider proper alignment of the pelvis that if out of alignment can put pressure on the hamstring, and massage will only be a temporary help.
A sports massage with active and passive ROM of the hip and knee could help stretch your hamstring. This would help reduce the possibility of pulling it in the future.
yes
That depends on the degree of how pulled it is, if it is a strain or a tear, etc. But that's hard to know without having you in the office. IF the cause of the pulled hamstring is related to the hips, the spine, or another part of the body not functioning properly, then a chiropractor could definitely help you!
Hope that helps!
Dr. Josh Barton
Hope that helps!
Dr. Josh Barton
It is good, but the type of massage is key, according to the acuteness if the pull. For instance, deep tissue is definitely not appropriate for an acute pull, but an effleurage or lymphatic drainage is. Massage is performed in our office and an open dialog is necessary.
Yes massage is a good method to help a pulled muscle recover more quickly.
