Hamstring strains usually require 2 to 4 weeks of rest. Hamstring strain belongs to sports injury, often occurring after long and short distance running, long jump, basketball, soccer, badminton and other intense sports. If there is a hamstring strain, should be immediately braked and rest, the acute period of 72 hours after the injury can be cold compresses, localized pressure bandage, elevate the affected limb, the recovery period can be considered hot compresses, ultrashort wave and other physical therapy to promote blood circulation and swelling elimination, and actively carry out functional exercises to promote muscle recovery, muscle mild strain usually need to rest for about 2 weeks can be recovered. If the hamstring strain is more serious, such as hamstring rupture, rapid swelling, etc., you should cooperate with a professional doctor to carry out timely surgical treatment, including hemostasis, debridement, as well as surgical suture, etc., in which case you need to rest for at least 4 weeks or so. It is recommended to take the doctor’s advice on how long to rest for popliteal strain, and to go to the hospital for regular checkups to keep abreast of the wound’s recovery.