• Pain high in the back of the leg
• Pain under the butt
• Deep aching pain
• Soreness when running
• Pain when sprinting
• Pain when jumping
• Pain when climbing stairs
• Pain when squatting
• Pain when stretching the leg
• Pain when sitting for a long time
• Tenderness when touched
• Tight feeling in the hamstring
• Stiffness after resting
• Weakness in the leg
• Pain during exercise
• Pain after exercise
• Trouble running fast
• Trouble bending forward
• Mild swelling
• Pain that keeps coming back

• Hamstring tendinopathy usually feels like a deep ache or soreness high in the back of your leg or under your butt. It may hurt when you run
• climb stairs
• squat
• stretch
• or sit for a long time. Some people feel stiff when they first start moving
• especially after resting. The area may also feel weak or tender when touched.

• Running too much
• Sprinting hard
• Jumping a lot
• Kicking
• Poor stretching
• Weak muscles
• Bad running form
• Going back to sports too fast after an injury. Sitting for long periods
• Not getting enough rest between workouts

• Do you feel pain high in the back of your leg or under your butt when running or sitting?
• Does it hurt more when you sprint, jump, climb stairs, or stretch your hamstring?
• Does the pain feel stiff or achy after resting or waking up?
• Has the pain lasted more than a few days or kept coming back?

Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.

1. 1Rest from sprinting and jumping
2. 2Ice the sore area for 15–20 minutes
3. 3Do gentle stretching
4. 4Slowly strengthen your hamstrings
5. 5Wear supportive shoes
6. 6Warm up before sports
7. 7Do not push through sharp pain
8. 8Slowly return to sports

• A loud pop
• Big bruising
• Trouble walking
• Severe weakness
• Pain that keeps getting worse
• Numbness or tingling
• Pain after a fall or hard injury

• Start slow when going back to sports
• Stretch every day gently
• Strengthen your legs and hips
• Sleep enough
• Drink water
• Take rest days
• Do not rush recovery
• Stop if pain becomes sharp again