Strained Hamstring

Unfortunately I have had a lot of personal experiences with strains.

If you did rehab correctly you are probably okay to start building back up a little more each week.

This is about the time (6 to 8 weeks for a minor strain) when light stretching (after a good warm up) is important to help break up any scar tissue that may form and limit future flexibility. The light stretching may help alleviate some of the annoying discomfort that you are feeling.

You also may want to add very light leg curls as part of rehab and strengthen that area.

Did you get any bruising in or around the area after the injury?

Felt Rider, I trust your recommendations.

No, no bruising or anything. It was just a little sore and STAYED a little sore. 🙄

I'll start incorporating some stretching...

I never do leg curls, instead could I do some light single-leg leg presses with my feet high so I get a nice stretch? What'd ya think?

Thanks.

The reason I mentioned leg curls is that they along with leg extensions are often used by physical therapist for rehab. Perhaps because the exercise is so controlled and isolated and the machines are flexible enough to use super light weight as you build back strength.

I like single leg leg press as long as you are super careful.
I find that when I do those I am at the most vunerable even in good health because of stability issues, but you are probably well aware to be careful enough. Lightweight with slow methodical reps allowing you to feel and test the injured area as you build back some strength. Over a few weeks you will not only build back your strength, but also your confidence that the area is fully healed.

Felt_Rider said:

Over a few weeks you will not only build back your strength, but also your confidence that the area is fully healed.

That is what I need. Thanks. 😄