Hamstring

The hamstring comprises three muscles on the back of the thigh: the biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus. These muscles originate from a bony protuberance in the pelvis and extend down to the lower leg. They are important muscles to perform daily activities like running, jumping, and climbing. Injury to the hamstring muscles can cause pain, swelling, bruising, and weakness in the back of the thigh. Stretching and strengthening exercises and avoiding overexertion can prevent such injuries.

  
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I had a muscle twitching at the bottom of my right buttock while playing a match and am not able to stretch. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, Five months ago, I was playing a match. I just stretched my right leg and heard “Crrkkhh” at the bottom of my right buttock. I thought that did not sound too good. I rested for three months and started playing but still could not stretch. I thought it was the tendon buttock hamstri...  Read Full »


Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. The sound may be due to overstretching of the hamstring muscle or the hip joint. When you play a game, sometimes unknowingly, you put a lot of strain on your lower leg muscles. Do not be panic about it. As you said, y...  Read Full »

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