Leg Pain Causes, Treatments & More
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8. Hamstring Strain
Pain at the back of a person's leg may indicate an injury in the hamstring, a group of muscles behind the thighs.7‘Hamstring Injury.’ NHS.UK, www.nhs.uk/conditions/hamstring-injury. These muscles strain fairly often, especially in athletes. Cold or hot treatment, over-the-counter medications and rest may successfully treat mild hamstring strain, although severe cases may take up to several months to heal.
Risk factors for hamstring strain include exercising tight muscles, muscle imbalances, poor conditioning and muscle fatigue. Active and retired athletes whose exercise involves walking are at higher risk.
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