What is a hamstring strain?
The hamstrings are the muscles at the back of the thigh. The biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus are involved in knee flexion and hip extension. They enable stabilize the knee while maintaining good balance forces exerted on the ball joint.
A insufficient warm-up or a excessive solicitation can be the cause of stretching. Muscle fibres are stretched beyond their capacity, sometimes to the point of causing partial tears. Pain appears progressively, intensifying as the knee flexes. The area becomes painful on palpation, prompting the athlete to reduce activity or even stop training altogether.

How to recognize a hamstring strain?
The main symptoms of a hamstring strain are as follows:
- Muscle pain back of thigh
- Pain intensification during exercise
- Sensitivity from zone to touchdown
Pain generally subsides with rest, although the posterior part remains sensitive to touch. Whatever the symptoms, it's important to consult a doctor to eliminate any risk of muscle strain or severe tearing.

How to prevent hamstring strain?
As you can see, a adapted warm-up is essential before any activity. Before and after your sports session, it's essential to give your body time to adapt, prepare and recover.
- For this, always have the time required to follow a warm-up before each training session.
- Be sure to adapt your sessions according to your abilities and favour regularity over intensity.
- Choose suitable shoes The perfect fit for your feet, with optimal cushioning to match the training surface.
- Think of yourself hydrate sufficiently before, during and after exercise.
- Finally, don't forget to give yourself the time of day. the rest your body needs to maintain its balance.
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How to soothe hamstring problems?
At the first sign of pain, stop all exertion and rest your muscles. Here are a few tips on how to naturally relieve hamstring discomfort and get back to training in the best possible condition:
- Ice cream Apply ice to the back of the thigh. The cold reduces pain and inflammation.
- Wintergreen essential oil : Renowned for its ability to relieve muscular pain, a gentle massage with essential oil of Wintergreen will relieve tension in the back of the thigh.
- Physiotherapy : Gentle stretching exercises can be performed as the pain begins to subside. Gradual and appropriate muscle strengthening should be implemented.
- STIMCARE patches : Thanks to their natural action, STIMCARE patches are an excellent ally for managing disturbances in the lower limbs. Composed of natural mineral oxides, they help rebuild damaged tissue by stimulating blood micro-circulation, improving oxygen supply and relieving muscular tension. Very easy to apply, the patches can be used in case of pain, but also to prevent the risk of injury. To do this, apply your patches to the key areas indicated in the "Relieving hamstring discomfort "(see photo below).
Your body is capable of working hard to achieve your goals, provided you give it the attention and rest it needs. STIMCARE patches help relieve hamstring strain and prevent the risk of injury.