Hamstring Strain · Liverpool City Centre
Hamstring Strain Physiotherapist Liverpool
Hamstring strains are one of the most common sports injuries, and one of the most likely to recur if rushed. Proper rehab and return-to-sport testing are what stop it happening again.
- Treat hamstring strains properly
- Return-to-sport testing
- Appointments 8am to 8pm
£75 new patient assessment
Pulled your hamstring?
Hamstring strains usually happen during sprinting, kicking, or stretching under load, a sudden sharp pain at the back of the thigh. They are extremely common in running and field sports, and notorious for coming back when players return too soon. Proper rehab and testing make the difference.
- Sudden sharp pain at the back of the thigh during sprinting or kicking
- Tightness or pulling that makes you stop or slow down
- Tender and sometimes bruised along the hamstring
- Pain stretching or loading the back of the thigh
- Weakness or wariness sprinting or accelerating
- A history of recurrence strains that keep coming back
Causes and types
Hamstring injuries we treat
Getting the specific cause right is what makes treatment work. We assess and treat:
Acute hamstring strains
Sudden strains from sprinting, kicking, or rapid loading.
Recurrent strains
Hamstrings that keep re-tearing from incomplete rehab.
High hamstring tendinopathy
Pain high at the sitting bone from running and load.
Hamstring overload
Tightness and niggles from training spikes.
Return-to-sport gaps
Strength and capacity gaps that risk re-injury.
Post-tear rehab
Rebuilding after a significant strain or tear.
Our approach
How we treat hamstring strains
Assess the injury
We grade the strain and assess strength, flexibility, and the demands you are returning to, so the rehab matches your sport.
Progressive loading
A structured strength and loading programme that rebuilds the hamstring's capacity, the proven way to recover and reduce recurrence.
Return-to-sport testing
We test strength, power, and sprint capacity before clearing you, so you return genuinely ready, not just pain-free, which is what cuts re-injury.
Why us
Why FM Physio for hamstring strains in Liverpool
Built to prevent recurrence
Progressive strength
Return-to-sport testing
Built for athletes
No referral needed
Our therapists
Top rated hamstring strain physio Liverpool
20+ years experience
All our sports therapists and physiotherapists are handpicked as the best in the industry.
300+ 5-star reviews
We do not bang our own drum, our clients do it for us.
HCPC and CSP registered
Fully qualified, regulated physiotherapists. You are always in safe, professional hands.
Hamstring Strain FAQs
How long does a hamstring strain take to heal?
It depends on the grade. Minor strains can settle in a couple of weeks, more significant ones take several weeks to a couple of months. Rushing back is the main cause of recurrence, so proper rehab and testing matter.
Why do my hamstring strains keep coming back?
The biggest reason is returning to sport before strength, power, and sprint capacity are fully restored. Pain easing is not the same as being ready. We use return-to-sport testing to make sure you genuinely are.
Should I stretch a strained hamstring?
Aggressive stretching early can aggravate a strain. Recovery comes mainly from progressive loading and strengthening, not stretching. We guide you on what to do and when.
When can I sprint again?
Only once strength and power are restored and you pass return-to-sport testing. Returning to sprinting too early is the classic cause of re-tear, which is exactly what we work to prevent.
What are your prices?
A new patient assessment is £75 for 45 minutes, including a full assessment, hands-on treatment, and a clear plan.
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Stop it happening again
Do not rush back and re-tear. Book a hamstring assessment and get return-to-sport rehab from a Liverpool specialist.
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