A hamstring tear injury is a rip in the hamstring muscles. It happens when the hamstrings are overstretched or overloaded with too much weight. Depending on the injury, the hamstring can tear ...

Unfortunately, hamstring strains are both common and painful. They strike athletes of all sorts – including runners, skaters, and football, soccer, and basketball players. But what is a hamstring? It ...

Symptoms of tight hamstrings can include stiffness and limited mobility. People may also notice cramping, pain, swelling, and bruising. They are usually the result of exercise or other intense forms ...

Recently, news has emerged about injuries sustained by Korean players who have been performing exceptionally well in Major League Baseball (MLB). Ha-seong Kim (Tampa Bay Rays) and Hye-sung Kim (LA ...

Dear Colin: My doctor diagnosed me with chondromalacia of my knees and urged me to strengthen my hamstring muscles by using the leg curl machine at a health club. I'm 42 and eager to get back to ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...