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That sudden, sharp pain in the back of the thigh, often experienced during sprinting, jumping, or rapid changes in direction, can sideline you for weeks or even months. While rest is an initial necessity, effective hamstring strain recovery goes far beyond simply waiting for the pain to subside. It requires a precise, progressive, and personalized approach – a blueprint that Sports physiotherapy Spruce Grove   at Sunrise Physical Therapy is expertly equipped to provide. Understanding the Hamstring and Why It Strains The hamstrings are a group of three muscles (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus) that run along the back of the thigh, from the hip to just below the knee. Their primary roles are to bend the knee and extend the hip. Hamstring strains occur when these muscles are suddenly overstretched or overloaded, leading to tearing of the muscle fibers. This often happens during: High-speed activities: Sprinting, especially during the terminal swing phase (when the ...