The most common injuries and causes of pain in the thigh are hamstring strains (back of the thigh) and quadriceps strains (front of the thigh). A thigh strain refers to an injury where the fibers in a quadriceps muscles are overstretched. Once the fibers are overstretched to a certain point, muscle tears occur.
Recommended rehab exercise: Use Deep Heat before exercise and Deep Freeze after exercise to rest & recover.
Gentle stretches and gentle leg strengthening exercises. Focusing on balance as well as full leg strengthening including the buttocks muscles.
Estimated time of recovery: Depending on the severity of the thigh strain generally take up to six weeks to 8 weeks.
How to prevent this injury from recurring: Adequate warm up and stretching prior to exercise or post-exercise. One can rub Deep Heat during the warmup phase. Gradual increase in your exercise intensity.
Regular leg massages. Full rehabilitation programs following any injury to the lower limb
Article written by EPT – The Ultimate Sports Recovery Experts