How to relieve pain in the hamstring after stretching

Under normal circumstances, if the back of the thigh experiences pain after stretching, patients can manage it through daily care, heat application, acupuncture, Western medication, or traditional Chinese medicine. Specific approaches are as follows:

1. Daily Care

Pain in the back of the thigh after stretching may result from overstretching of muscle tissues. Patients should immediately stop stretching, maintain a regular routine, ensure sufficient sleep, avoid staying up late, and get adequate rest to alleviate pain symptoms.

2. Heat Application

Excessive physical activity or post-stretching strain may cause injury to the back of the thigh. Applying heat locally can promote blood circulation and relieve pain, leading to gradual improvement.

3. Acupuncture

Patients may visit a qualified medical institution where a professional practitioner can perform acupuncture on specific acupoints such as Chengfu (BL36) and Yinmen (BL37), helping improve blood circulation and relieve discomfort.

4. Western Medication

If the pain is severe, patients may need to take medications such as loxoprofen sodium tablets or ibuprofen sustained-release tablets under medical supervision. These drugs help reduce local inflammation and relieve pain.

5. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

If lumbar disc herniation is present, stretching may trigger pain in the back of the thigh. In such cases, patients typically require oral administration of blood-activating and stasis-resolving herbal medicines under a doctor's guidance, such as Sanqi capsules or Shujin Huoluo Pills.

Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention when experiencing discomfort and receive standardized treatment under professional guidance to facilitate recovery.