• Sudden sharp pain under the butt or high in the back of the thigh
• Feeling or hearing a pop
• Bruising on the back of the leg
• Swelling near the upper hamstring
• Weakness in the leg
• Trouble running sprinting or jumping
• Pain when sitting
• Limping after the injury
• Trouble bending forward
• Pain going up stairs
• Tightness or stiffness in the hamstring
• Trouble stretching the leg normally

• A proximal hamstring tendon avulsion usually feels like a sudden sharp pain high in the back of the leg or under the butt. Many people say it feels like something snapped or popped. The area may quickly become weak swollen bruised or painful to sit on. Walking running bending forward or climbing stairs can become difficult and some people limp after the injury.

• Sprinting hard during sports
• Overstretching the leg
• Slipping or falling
• Powerful kicking,Jumping movements

• Did I feel a sudden pop or snap near my hamstring?
• Is there pain high in the back of my leg or under my butt?
• Does it hurt to sit walk run or bend forward?
• Is there bruising or swelling in the back of my thigh?
• Does my leg feel weak or unstable?
• Am I limping after the injury?
• Did the pain start suddenly during sports or fast movement?

Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.

1. 1Rest your leg and avoid sports
2. 2Use ice 15 to 20 minutes
3. 3Avoid sprinting or jumping
4. 4Move gently if pain allows
5. 5Keep your leg raised when resting
6. 6Return to activity slowly

• You cannot walk normally
• Severe bruising spreads down the leg
• You felt a sudden pop with strong pain
• Your leg feels very weak or gives out

• Rest your leg and avoid explosive sports
• Use ice 15 to 20 minutes
• Start gentle movement slowly
• Follow rehab exercises carefully before returning to sports