Recovery methods for hamstring injury include cold compresses followed by hot compresses, rest, medication and surgery.
1. Cold compress and then hot compress: cold compress within 72 hours after hamstring injury, hot compress after 72 hours, can effectively reduce swelling and other symptoms. Pay attention to the temperature when applying cold compresses and hot compresses to avoid frostbite or burns. Cold compresses should be avoided for too long.
2. Rest: pay more attention to rest, avoid hand force and weight bearing, which is conducive to the rapid recovery of the injury.
3. Medication: When the pain is severe, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs can be taken under the guidance of doctor, such drugs have strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, which can relieve the pain, for example, Celecoxib, Erythroxib, Ibuprofen and so on.
4. Surgery: If a serious tear occurs, surgical repair is needed.
Once the pain of hamstring injury can not be relieved or severe pain occurs, you should go to the hospital in time to find out the cause of the problem, and under the guidance of the doctor for treatment.