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What is High Hamstring Tendinopathy? High Hamstring tendinopathy is an injury at the very top of your hamstring (where the leg meets the buttocks) Pain occurs local to that area Pain usually gets worse after activity, especially hill running, deep lunges, sprint training, or after a change in training routine. Pain can also come on when sitting or driving, and after stretching your hamstrings, for example in yoga (due to the stress on the tendon in these positions) It may be painful first thing in the morning or when `warming up' before exercise, then the pain may disappear and return the day after exercise within 24-48 hours. What causes the pain? Tendon's can become sensitive to exercise when they are overworked or over trained. When the high hamstring tendon becomes sensitive it can be painful to sit on and to stretch it. However, once we settle the sensitivity with different treatments, we can gradually get back to normal activities and reduce pain. 6 top tips for managing high hamstring tendinopathy: Stop stretching your hamstrings! (this increases pain in sensitive tendons) Sit for as little time as possible Avoid other positions that stretch the hamstrings, eg lunges or squats or bending over with the legs straight temporarily, once the tendon pain settles you can build your way back to doing these safely Take a short period of rest from running or sport if your pain is higher than 4/10, allow 2-3 weeks, then once irritability settles you can gradually return to running (with advice from a Physiotherapist) Identify how much activity you can do without causing pain (eg running 2km or walking 4km) and continue at this level before building it up If it is too painful to run or walk, you may need to rest for longer and speak to a Physiotherapist for specific strengthening exercise advice and prescription How do I know I'm exercising too much or slowing healing? If you have pain at rest during the day (when you're not exercising) Severe early morning stiffness Pain while running/ walking 24-48 hours of pain after exercise If my hamstrings feel tight, should I stretch them? The quick answer is no, you shouldn't stretch them. A feeling of `tight' hamstrings usually means the hamstrings are weak and need to be strengthened using specific exercises. What else could be causing my buttock/ upper leg pain? Pain referred from the lumbar spine Hip pain Sacro-iliac joint pain (SIJ) Sciatic nerve irritation If the 6 top tips above are not helping to settle your upper leg/ buttock pain then make an appointment with one of our Chartered Physiotherapists who will be able to diagnose the problem, give you advice on how to manage it and get you back exercising as quickly and as safely as possible. Call us on 0404 49781, email info@eastcoastphysio.ie or book online using this link; Thanks for reading! From all at East Coast Physio You feel it when you walk, you definitely feel it when you bend forward, and the idea of running faster than a shuffle sounds almost impossible. Hamstring pain is a bad injury for anyone to deal with, especially for runners who need those hamstring muscles to be working correctly to do what we love the most. The hamstrings are an essential muscle group in running. They flex your knee and assist in hip extension, meaning they are active at multiple points in your gait cycle. It does not matter if it is a sharp pain, aching soreness, pulling, tightness or even radiating up to your back, pain in the top of your leg where your hamstring attaches can make life a misery. If hamstring tendonitis is We will do anything to make it better, even if it means spending thousands of dollars on controversial treatment. While the most common hamstring injuries are acute or chronic muscle strains, they are also vulnerable to tendonitis at their origin, an injury termed high hamstring tendinopathy or proximal hamstring tendonitis. While rare, this injury is difficult to treat and can become a prolonged and chronic problem. The relatively limited scientific and medical reports extant are fairly recent, and as such, there are no solid numbers on what percentage of runners come down with it. Today, we would like to give you the ultimate guide to these injuries. Explaining what hamstring tendonitis is, how you can test to see if you have it, many different treatment options ranging from conservative to aggressive, and how you can return to running as soon as possible. If this is not enough, there is a great discussion at the bottom of the page, where you may be able to find additional information on what has worked for others suffering with the same condition. Ready to find out what is really going on? Let's do it. What is Hamstring Tendinopathy? The hamstrings run from the top of your tibia, just behind your knee, up along the back side of your thigh and towards your pelvis. While one branch of the hamstrings attaches to the femur, the rest course up your thigh and underneath your glute muscles, attaching to the pelvis at a bony prominence called the ischial tuberosity. These twin "peaks" of bone are sometimes referred to as your "sitting bones," as they support much of your weight while sitting, especially on hard surfaces. The junction between the tendons of the hamstrings and the ischial tuberosity is the area affected by high hamstring tendinopathy. True high hamstring tendinopathy feels like a vague, aching soreness high up on your hamstrings and deep in your buttock. There will be pain when you run, especially when accelerating and when maintaining a fast pace. Sometimes the sciatic nerve, which passes very close to the ischial tuberosity, can become irritated as well, resulting in pain that radiates down the back of your thigh. In addition to pain while running, you may feel irritation at the ischial tuberosity while sitting on hard surfaces. It also may hurt to press directly on the ischial tuberosity. How Do I Know If I Have Hamstring Tendonitis? A review study published in January of 2012 outlined three physical tests for high hamstring tendinopathy.1 The first is a simple standing hamstring stretch, where you rest your foot on a knee- to waist-high support and stretch your hamstrings. The second is an assisted hamstring stretch, done while you are lying on your back. With your hip and knee flexed, an assistant slowly straightens your knee to stretch the hamstring. It may be possible to replicate this test without an assistant by using a rope or a belt, as pictured below. The third test is similar to the second, but this time, the knee is rapidly straightened by an assistant. High hamstring or buttock pain with any of these three tests is indicative of high hamstring tendinopathy. While these tests were fairly accurate, correctly identifying between 76 and 89 percent of the injured runners, none were perfect, highlighting the usefulness of high-tech imaging to accurately diagnose or rule out high hamstring tendinopathy. MRIs can be very fruitful in evaluating hamstring injuries, as described by Marc Sherry of the University of Wisconsin in a recent review article.2 An MRI can spot tendon thickening, tearing, inflammation, and swelling in the bone at the ischial tuberosity. Ultrasound can also used, but unlike an MRI, it can't visualize bone marrow edema. What if I am not sure if this is hamstring tendinopathy after all? If the three tests above did not seem to match your pain, it may not be proximal hamstring tendonitis. A host of other injuries can cause deep buttock pain, including piriformis syndrome, muscle strains, a sacral stress fracture, or pain radiating from low back injuries, so you may want to go read more about those. How do I Treat My Hamstring Pain? In one of the few comprehensive articles on treatment for high hamstring tendinopathy, Michael Frederickson, William Moore, Marc Guillet, and Christopher Beaulieu at Stanford University provide a very insightful outline of treatments their group has found helpful for high hamstring injuries in runners.3 After the diagnosis has been confirmed with a physical examination and MRI scan, the injured patient is evaluated for core strength, hamstring flexibility, and pelvic stability. What will help to speed healing? Frederickson et al. recommend that any pelvic tilt be corrected (presumably by manual or chiropractic manipulation, though the article does not specify how), as it can increase hamstring tension. They also endorse soft-tissue work (like massage) to break down scar tissue along the proximal hamstring tendon, though the authors caution that direct compression of the ischial tuberosity should be avoided. Other case studies have also supported the usefulness of soft tissue manipulation, including techniques like ART and Graston, for the treatment of high hamstring tendinopathy.3 Gentle stretching of both hamstrings several times a day is also encouraged. We would also encourage you to include as many of these recovery foods into your diet as possible to help your body fight back. How do I strengthen my hamstrings? But as Frederickson et al. point out, the core of their rehabilitation program is eccentric strengthening of the hamstrings. Like the patellar and Achilles tendons, the tendon at the origin of the hamstrings is thick, fibrous, and has a poor blood supply, which makes healing difficult. Additionally, much like in these two more common tendon injuries, tendonitis of the high hamstrings appears to be a degenerative process, not an inflammatory one.4 This means that the fibers of the tendon are becoming frayed, damaged, and disordered. However, because we know that both Achilles tendonitis and patellar tendonitis can be effectively treated with eccentric strength exercises avtomaty s vyvodom, it is quite logical to base a rehab program for high hamstring tendinopathy around eccentric exercise as well. The strength rehabilitation program begins with simple isometric hamstring and glute exercises like glute bridges. As soon as these are tolerated, Frederickson et al. recommend progressing towards eccentric exercises as soon as the introductory exercises can be done without pain. A standing "hamstring catch" exercise can serve as a good introductory eccentric exercise, and Frederickson et al. endorse Swiss ball curls as ideal for development of both eccentric and concentric strength. These Swiss ball curls can be progressed as tolerated, moving from short range of motion to full range of motion and eventually, single-legged Swiss ball curls. Download our full High Hamstring Recovery and Prevention Routine inside your Insider Members area. It's a PDF with images and descriptions of the most effective prevention and rehab exercises for runners with High Hamstring issues. GET THE FREE GUIDE Frederickson et al. also emphasize the importance of core strength in hamstring injury rehabilitation, citing another study which found that core strengthening reduced the risk of recurrent hamstring strains. It's possible that a strong abdomen and hip musculature can stabilize the pelvis, taking strain off the hamstring. Frederickson's paper focuses on the use of plank exercises, particularly with leg lifts incorporated to encourage coactivation of the glute and hamstring muscles, as a key component of recovery. I am Desparate! Is There Anything Else I Can do to Speed Healing of My Hamstring? Other options discussed in the Fredericson et al. paper include corticosteroid injections and extracorporeal shockwave therapy. Both of these treatments have the potential to weaken the tendon, so they are reserved as ancillary treatments, not a sole basis for recovery. Steroid injection Corticosteroid injections are better understood, and while injections directly into the tendon itself can be quite harmful, Fredericson et al. write that, by using ultrasound imaging to guide the injection needle, the anti-inflammatory drug can be delivered to the irritated tissue surrounding the tendon without penetrating or damaging the tendon itself. They also found that patients whose MRIs exhibited more swelling around the ischial tuberosity and less thickening of the tendon got more relief from a cortisone injection than patients with more pronounced tendon thickening. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy Shockwave therapy is mentioned briefly, as it has been found to be effective in other types of chronic tendon injuries in athletes,5 though Fredericson et al. caution that they have little experience using it for high hamstring tendonopathy and that animal studies have shown that it results in a drop in tendon strength (at least in the short term). Surgery In a small number of cases, surgery is necessary to relieve tension on the sciatic nerve and divide up the fibrous and damaged tendon near the ischial tuberosity. The good news is that, according to a 2009 study by Lasse Lempainen and coworkers in Finland, a high percentage of athletes eventually return to the same level of sport after being referred for high hamstring tendinopathy surgery.6 Eighty of the 90 patients referred in Lempainen's study made a return to the same level of sport, with 62 of them having "excellent" results. While this is encouraging, the mean recovery time of five months (and ranging from two to twelve) is sobering and serves as a reminder that few surgeries for a running injury are ever really "minor" when it comes to time off from running. Why is hamstring tendonitis so difficult to get rid of? High hamstring tendinopathy is a persistent and difficult running injury to overcome. Additionally, due to its relative rarity (especially outside of running) and the paucity of good review studies on potential treatments, the evidence for solid treatment protocols is still lacking. On the bright side, however, since it's known to be a degenerative tendon issue, the same treatment strategies that work with injuries to the Achilles and patellar tendons should also be effective with high hamstring tendinopathy. As Frederickson's article outlines, a progressive strength program to strengthen the core, improve glute strength, and promote healing in the proximal hamstring tendon through eccentric exercises should be at the heart of any rehabilitation program. Due to the similarity of some of this injury's symptoms with other hip injuries, it's important to get a proper diagnosis; this will likely entail a physical examination and an MRI. Additionally, because of the individual nature of this injury, it's recommended that you find a good orthopedist and physical therapist to supervise your rehabilitation and advise you on your return to running. Who should I talk to? If you have been dealing with this for an extended period of time, and still find no relief, these are some experts to consider talking to. Talk to your physical therapist See a physical therapist or chiropractor for manual therapy, massage, ART, or Graston Technique to break down scar tissue and adhesions in the high hamstring area. Make sure the practitioner focuses on the muscle and tendon tissue and avoids the ischial tuberosity--you don't need any additional irritation there. many runners also find sitting on a tennis ball or other hard surface when traveling or sitting for long periods of time to be helpful when first standing up. Talk to an orthopedist Your orthopedist may be able to say whether a corticosteroid injection is right for you, preferably guided by diagnostic ultrasound imaging. According to Fredericson et al., this can be especially helpful in cases where an MRI shows significant swelling near the ischial tuberosity. Talk to a doctor Consider talking with your doctor about the risks and benefits of extracorporeal shockwave therapy. While it's unproven in high hamstring tendinopathy, it has shown some success with chronic tendon issues elsewhere in the body. Cross Training While Injured and During Recovery Cross training is recommended while you're injured and as you slowly return to running. The best form of cross training for this injury is Aqua Jogging. Studies have shown that aqua jogging can enable a well-trained runner to maintain running fitness for up to 4-6 weeks. Aqua jogging is a form of deep water running that closely mimics the actual running movement. Your feet don't actually touch the bottom of the pool, so it is zero impact and safe for almost any type of injury. In my experience, the only time to avoid aqua jogging is when you have a hip flexor injury, which can be aggravated by the increased resistance of the water as you bring your leg up. Because aqua jogging closely mimics natural running form, it provides a neuromuscular workout that, in addition to aerobic benefits, helps keep the running specific muscles active. The same can't be said for biking and swimming. The only downside to aqua jogging is that you need a pool that is deep enough to run in without touching the bottom. If you're lucky enough to have access to a pool of this size, aqua jogging should be your first cross training choice. In one study, a group of ten runners trained exclusively with deep water running for four weeks and compared 5km race times pre deep water running and post deep water running. The researchers found no statistical difference in 5k time or other markers for performance, such as submaximal oxygen consumption or lactate threshold. In a second study, researchers measured the effects of aqua jogging over a six week period. This time, 16 runners were separated into two groups ? one who did aqua jogging workouts and the other who did over land running. Using the same training intensities and durations, the researchers found no difference between the groups in maximal blood glucose, blood lactate, and body composition. It get's better: Research has also demonstrated that aqua jogging can be used as a recovery tool to facilitate the repair of damaged muscles after hard workouts. These findings make aqua jogging an important recovery tool in addition to being the best cross training method for injuries. Need one more reason? The calories burned aqua jogging are even higher than running on land, so if you want to avoid weight gain while you take time off from running, this is definitely the exercise for you! Aqua Jogging Workouts For Runners If you're interested in aqua jogging to rehab your injury, then the absolute best way is to use one of my favorite programs, Fluid Running. First, it comes with an aqua jogging belt and waterpoof bluetooth headphones so you have everything you need to aqua jog effectively. Second, they have an app that pairs with the headphones so you can get workouts, guided instructions on how to aqua jog properly, and motivation while you're actually pool running. This has been an absolute game changer for me when I am injured. I used to dread aqua jogging workouts because they were so boring and it took all my mental energy to stay consistent. But, with workouts directly in my ear, it's changed the whole experience and I actually look forward to the workouts. So much so that I now use aqua jogging as a cross training activity in the summer, even when I am not injured. Fluid running is an awesome deal when you consider it comes with the belt (highly recommended for better form), the waterproof headphones (game changer for making pool workouts fun), a tether (to add variety to the workouts you can do) and the guided workout app (to make your cross training structure and a whole lot more interesting). That's why we've partnered with them to give you 2 additional running-specific workouts you can load into the app when you use the code RTTT . Check out the product here and then on the checkout page, add the code RTTT in the coupon field and the workouts will be added to your order for free. If you'd rather do the aqua jogging workouts on your own, here are some great ideas to get you started! Medium Effort Workouts The Pyramid 10 minutes easy warm up - 1:00 hard, 30 seconds easy - 1:30 hard, 30 seconds easy - 2:00 hard, 30 seconds easy - 2:30 hard, 30 seconds easy, go to 5:00 in 30 second intervals and then come back down the pyramid (4:30 hard, 30 easy, 4:00 hard, 30 easy etc). Finish with 10 minutes easy cool down. Wave your hands in the air like you just don't care 10 minutes easy warm up, 1 minute medium (87-92% of maximum heart rate or what feels like tempo effort), 1 minute sprint (95-100% of maximum heart rate or all out sprint), 30 seconds hands in air (keep moving your legs in the running motion, but put your hand above your head), 1 minute rest, Repeat 10-15 times. 10 minutes easy cool down. Hard Workouts One of the difficulties of cross training is replicating those truly lung-busting, difficult workouts. So, if you're going to be pool running quite a bit due to injury or limited training volume, invest in a bungee cord designed for sprinters. Tie one end of the resistance band to a sturdy object (pole, lifeguard stand, pool ladder) and bring the other into the water with you. Put the strap around your waist and begin aqua jog away from your starting point. You'll begin to notice the bungee tighten and resist against you (depending on the length of your pool, you may need to wrap the bungee around the supporting object or tie it in knots to make it shorter to feel resistance). Spend a few moments testing yourself to see how far you can pull the bungee. This is a great challenge and a fun way to compete with yourself during an otherwise boring cross training activity. Now for the hard part: Pick a point on the pool wall or side of the pool that you feel stretches the bungee to a very hard sprint that you could maintain for 60-90 seconds. This will be your "sprint" marker that you'll use on sprint intervals (95-100% of maximum heart rate or all out sprint). Now: Find a point that feels like the end of a hard tempo run. Mark this spot as your "medium" interval distance. When you complete the hard workouts, you can use these reference points to ensure that you maintain a very hard effort. The springboard 10 minutes easy warm up, 90 seconds easy (slowly moving out and stretching the bungee), 2 minute medium, 1 minute sprint, 1 min rest (let the bungee pull you back ? this is kind of fun). Repeat 10 times. 10 minutes easy cool down. The race simulation 10 minutes easy warm up, 90 seconds easy (slowly moving out and stretching the bungee), 5 minutes medium (focus and concentrate, just like during the hard part of a race), 30 seconds sprint, 2 minutes rest. Repeat 4 times. 10 minutes easy col down The lactic acid 10 minutes easy warm up, 90 seconds easy (slowly moving out and stretching the bungee), 2 minutes sprint, 90 seconds rest. Repeat 12 times, 10 minutes easy cool down. I guarantee that with the bungee, you'll get your heart rate through the roof. You can challenge yourself and make aqua jogging more fun by seeing how long you can stay at your maximum stretched distance or seeing how far you can push it. Likewise, if you have a friend who is injured (or someone willing to be a good sport) you can try pulling each other across the pool for some competitive fun. Cross training can be tough, especially when you're injured or want to be increasing your volume faster. However, I hope that providing a variety of workouts, either through the Fluid Running app (which also makes it easier to keep track of the workout while in the water) or on your own can add a fun challenge in the pool and you can emerge from your injury with minimal fitness loss. How Can I Get Back to Running? High hamstring tendinopathy is reported to take a long time to recover from. Of the few case studies on runners with high hamstring tendinopathy, all report recovery times on the order of 8-12 weeks,8 a timescale echoed by Fredericson et al. Cross training activities should not stress the lower legs until the bent-knee stretch test can be done without pain; at this point, activities like cycling and pool running can be incorporated into your routine. Once you can perform a back plank with leg lifts pain-free on both sides (pictured below) and have normal range of motion, you can being the gradual return-to-running program outlined here: Week 1 Walk 5min / jog 1min, build to 5 sets on alternating days(ex. 2x5min/1min, off, 3x5min/1min, off, etc.) Week 2 If no pain, walk 5min / jog 5min, build to 5 sets on alternating days Week 3 If no pain, advance to 20min jog, no more than 5 days per week Week 4 If no pain, advance to 20min run at normal training pace, no more than 5 days per week Weeks 5-8 If no pain, gradually increase running speed, volume, and acceleration as tolerated

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