Hamstring Strain Treatment in Brighton & Hove

If the quadriceps are the accelerator, the hamstrings are the brakes. The quads (front thigh muscles) drive movement by pushing against gravity, making them the dominant force. The hamstrings act in opposition, controlling and slowing movement, which makes them particularly vulnerable to injury.

Hamstring strains are typically graded into three levels:

• Grade 1 mild, often possible to continue activity
• Grade 2 more significant, usually forces you to stop
• Grade 3 a full rupture, often requiring immediate assistance off the field

In reality, injuries don’t always fit neatly into these categories — you may see variations such as 1.2 or 2.3 depending on severity.

If you suspect a hamstring strain, stop immediately. Apply ice to cool the area (not freeze it), and give it time to settle. After a few days, it’s worth getting it assessed properly so you can start a structured recovery and avoid long-term issues.

My first job is to diagnose what injury you have and also try to tap into where you are in the injury cycle. Injuries can result from a sudden fall, slip, slide or tackle, but can also happen with overuse or increase of intensity. This is important to know as your rehab much depends on the catalyst of your pain. Expect a hands on treatment in most cases, plus I've got a great RockTape trick (kinesiology tape) to help offset discomfort should you be mid training or competition. Rest aids recovery almost every time, but I also understand that soem of you just need to keep going!