Hamstring tendinopathy?

[BHAgirl]

Hi! Has anyone recovered from proximal hamstring tendonitis and been able to successfully run again?

[Roxdog Graduate]

Well, I had a high hamstring injury, which I think is the same? It took a while, but I saw a physio and did lots of exercises. I never stretch my hamstrings now either. I am running again (I've had a couple of other, different injuries since). I haven't had a recurrence.One of the exercises I found really helpful involved using an exercise ball to do single leg bridges, sliding my leg along the ball. I expect you're getting advice, but I think it's resolvable. Good luck!

[BHAgirl in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you! I’m getting frustrated as it’s been 3 months and only a small improvement in the symptoms. Patience has never been my strong point!

[Roxdog Graduate in reply to BHAgirl]

It did take a while I'm afraid!Probably sbout 3 months. You'll get there!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Hello... sorry about your issue with the hamstring. Are you already on the C25K programme and if so whereabouts are you with your running?Were you given any exercises with your initial diagnosis?

[BHAgirl in reply to Oldfloss]

Hi, yes I’ve been seeing a physio for 3 months and have been doing daily exercises which are very very slowly improving things. I’m literally starting the c25k today….as a test really. I’m a bit scared as so many people and even my consultant have told me that it is very common with this injury for the symptoms to all return when you start running again which leads to having to give up running completely. I guess I am just looking for some positive stories from anyone that has successfully recovered and been running again, even if not marathon distances!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to BHAgirl]

I'll send you some links from running sites that have info on this.. Read the essential pinned post on How to run C25K and the latest post..I'm here to help you from roseabi before you run .x