Feb 14, 2022 · Hamstring tendonitis is inflammation in the tendons at the back of your thigh. Symptoms may include thigh pain, aching, stiffness or swelling.

The junction between the tendons of the hamstrings and the ischial tuberosity is the area affected by high hamstring tendinopathy. The tendon’s thickness, fibrousness and poor blood supply are the …

Dec 13, 2025 · Most partial hamstring tears heal over time with physical therapy and do not require surgery. If the muscle tendons have pulled free from the pelvis or the shinbone, orthopedic surgeons …

Apr 24, 2023 · Lower hamstring tendonitis, also known as distal hamstring tendinopathy, usually creates pain in the back of the knee. However, there are many other conditions that feel similar; this article …

Nov 8, 2023 · Hamstring tendonitis is a swollen or injured hamstring tendon. Symptoms include pain in or near to the knee joint.

Aug 7, 2024 · Hamstring tendonitis is an injury to the muscles in the back of the thigh. Sitting and running make it worse. Find healing tips and pain management here.

The hamstrings cross and act upon two joints – the hip and the knee – and as such they are termed biarticular muscles. The hamstrings contract when the knee is bent or when the hips are extended, …

Feb 23, 2025 · Hamstring tendinopathy is a common overuse injury that can cause persistent pain and limit athletic performance or daily activities. Often misunderstood and mismanaged, it can become a …

Aug 12, 2025 · Hamstring injuries most commonly occur at the myotendinous junction in running athletes as a result of sudden hip flexion and knee extension.

Aug 29, 2024 · Hamstring tendonitis pain can feel frustrating, but these treatments and exercises recommended by physical therapists can help.