Only the most severely pulled, or strained, leg muscles require medical intervention. Arthoscopic surgery to repair torn muscle tissue or cortisone shots for pain relief are the available treatments for more serious injuries to the calf, thigh or...
An effective warm-up routine includes five or more minutes of stretching: reaching behind your ankles, pulling yourself down to stretch your legs, pulling your arms across your chest and holding them in place. Without enough stretching, you may...
A pulled muscle in the leg is medically referred to as a strain. Strains are caused by tears of muscle fibers and are typically a mild injury; however, under extreme circumstances a strain can be a serious injury requiring weeks of rest and...
Slipping on ice, improper exercise warm-up and overstretching during sports can all cause pulled muscles in the leg. The treatments are the same for similar levels of muscle damage, no matter what the cause. Only severe leg trauma requires...
Pulled groin muscles from using the leg press machine can be painful and debilitating, preventing you from continuing your strength training routine -- and making all other daily activities difficult. Because of this, it is important to understand...
Regular stretching can help keep you flexible and improve your range of motion. It can also relieve stress, improve circulation and help your exercise posture. Stretching should never be uncomfortable or hurt. Over-stretching your leg muscles by...
The support structures of the human leg include the thighbone and the two bones of the lower leg, which interconnect with numerous muscles, tendons and ligaments to enable the complex movements of the lower limbs. Although the legs possess innate...
The legs are a very important part of the body. They need to be strong and function properly to get you from one point to another, they need to hold you upright when you are standing and they need to get you out of bed in the morning. Aches and...
Active people may encounter groin strains or hip injuries as a result of certain high-intensity sports such as hockey or squash, although these injuries can occur during any activity, from running to Pilates. Pain in the groin area that radiates...
Pulled muscles in the quadriceps of the leg can be debilitating, but patients can begin therapeutic treatments right away. While damage to the back of the thigh affects the hamstrings group, leg pain in the front of the thigh indicates a quadricep...
Your leg relies on a complicated interworking of muscles to provide strength and mobility for your body. One such muscle in the thigh is known as the sartorius muscle. The longest muscle in the body, the sartorius muscle helps you to engage in a...
Hamstrings consist of three large muscles that run from the sitting bones to the back of the knees: the semimembranosus, semitendinosus and bicep femoris. These muscles flex or bend and extend (straighten) the knee. You have a pulled hamstring if...
Curls are an effective exercise for developing your hamstring muscles. However, not doing them correctly can lead to a pulled hamstring, which can knock you out of the gym for weeks or even months depending on the severity of the pull.
The hamstring and quadriceps muscles are the two largest muscles of the leg and both are heavily involved in athletic activities. According to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, the hamstring and quadriceps work together to allow your leg to bend...
A pulled groin muscle occurs when the groin muscles are overstretched or torn during an injury or overuse. This type of injury is common among athletes, especially those who participate in activities that require intermittent bursts of speed, such...
The express leg circles routine can spice up your workout with a routine that will give you some burn and work those hard to reach inner thighs. It's a good idea to include a variety of exercises in your workout to stimulate new muscle groups in...
Injuries to the quadriceps muscles are common because the quad muscles cross both the knee and hip joints. The quad muscles are also used in many high-speed, high-risk physical activities, such as football, soccer and running, which puts them at...
The hamstrings, a collection of three muscles, are located at the back of your thigh. This group of muscles enables you to lift your leg backward and bend at the knee. As with any muscle, the hamstrings can be stretched beyond their capabilities,...
Injury to the sartorius muscle in the front of the thigh can affect patients’ seated posture and locomotion abilities. A thigh strain in this area of the leg inhibits knee flexion and rotation, and the patient may be unable to put body...
Tennis features many quick starts, stops and changes in direction, all of which put heavy stress on the calf muscles. That stress leaves the calf muscles of tennis players more susceptible to calf tears -- often called tennis leg.
The ilium bone is the largest and uppermost bone in the pelvis. While riding a bike, you're constantly engaging your hips and pelvis, resulting in movements and rotations that can cause fractures, strains and inflammation in and around your ilium...
The inner thigh is one of the hardest areas to spot-reduce. There are certain activities, such as running, walking and aerobic dance routines, that can tone the inner thigh, but sometimes it is tough to really make a difference. Diet is an...
Your calf muscle, located at the back bottom of your leg, can become pulled or strained easily. This muscle is susceptible to being overstretched and overworked. Participating in activities that require quick starting and stopping movements or...
Leg pain can be the result of a pulled muscle, a decrease in blood flow or other conditions such as restless leg. Leg pain affects your daily life as you need to walk everywhere. Eating foods rich in vitamins B3, E and D may help treat and prevent...
The biggest cause of leg cramps is a muscle spasm, also referred to as a charley horse. When a muscle is over-used or injured, it will involuntarily contract. The cause of that uncomfortable leg cramp could also be an overstretched or torn...
Sometimes it's tough to tell the difference between being sore from a training session and an injury when you are participating in a running program or sport that includes running. Sharp or severe pain, however, usually signifies an injury. If you...
The hamstrings which are in the back top of the thighs consist of three large muscles. The semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris. They run from underneath the buttocks to below the knee. The hamstring muscles help the knee to bend and...
Injuries to the hamstring muscle happen often to dancers and athletes, especially those who are likely to sprint. The hamstring muscle, which is actually part of a group of muscles, is located in the back of your upper leg. The symptoms of a...
The hip abductor muscles run from the front of the hips to the thighbones. The five muscles move your thigh to the center of your body while jogging. Any activity that engages your hip abductor muscles relies on those muscles to stabilize your...
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