Dear MendMeShop,

I have been treating multiple areas on my body with the ultrasound for just 9 days. The device is being used to treat both of my feet, calf muscles, hamstring, shoulder, neck, lower back, and on my right hand/wrist for Carpal Tunnel (which I have suffered from for around 28 years) Surgery was also conducted on both of my knees a number of years ago. The surgery went fine but then the pain seemed to come back after I began suffering foot problems. The ultrasound is definitely helping alleviate the pain I feel in the knees as well. I couldn't be happier with the MendMeShop ultrasound. I have always wanted to purchase a home ultrasound device but could not find one in my area. I was already seeing a therapist and she was using ultrasound, but that was ending in 6 weeks. I was able to find out about your company and I decided to go ahead with a purchase. Not long after, I was talking to my therapist about your ultrasound device. She was intrigued and talked to her boss about it, who then went ahead and purchased his own.

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Patricia Earnest

 

Progression of a Hamstring Pull

Hamstring complete/partial and tears, strains

This can be classified into 3 grades of hamstring strain severity:

Minor - Grade 1 Hamstring Pull involve stretching of your hamstring muscles which result in slightly pulled or excessively stretched muscles, or very small tears in your muscles. You will generally feel some specific point pain, tightness or mild cramping in your hamstring which will be a little uncomfortable, but will involve no swelling or no major loss of strength. These may diminish with activity, but will return with a vengeance afterwards.


Moderate - Grade 2 Hamstring Pull are more painful and involve a partial tearing of the hamstring fibers in your muscles, tendons, or at the tendon attachment to your bone. You will generally experience some pain that radiates down your leg during activity, while bending your knee against resistance, or when you touch your hamstring. Swelling, stiffness, decreased strength and range of motion (may not be able to straighten knee) will be apparent and can also cause you to limp. You may also experience some bruising (ecchymosis) due to bleeding within the injured muscle.


Severe - Grade 3 Hamstring Pull involve a complete tear (rupture) of your hamstring muscle fibers where your muscle belly attaches to your tendon or where your muscle belly rips in 2 separate pieces. It is very painful and rarer than the other strains. You will tend to experience a burning or stabbing pain, a lot of swelling and minimal strength, which may prevent you from walking without assistance or make it difficult for you to move your leg. Discoloration and widespread bruising in the injured area as a result of bleeding in the muscle tissue can also happen. You may also notice a break in your normal muscle outline that makes a gap under your skin where the muscle has come apart. This can be seen or felt with your hands and looks like a knotting of the muscle that produces a bulge.

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The majority of hamstring strains are grade 1 or 2 strains that involve partial muscle or tendon tears that occur near the musculotendinous junction, where your hamstring tendon and muscle meet.

Should you seek medical attention?

This is up to your discretion; however any continued discomfort in your hamstring should be investigated. If you continue to experience the hamstring injury symptoms and have tried the suggested conservative treatments for 2-3 weeks, it is recommended that you seek professional medical attention. It is recommended you seek immediate attention if you:

  • hear a "loud pop" in your muscle when injured
  • have immediate severe pain, swelling or discoloration in your hamstrings
  • experience severe weakness in your leg (compared to other leg) and have difficulty walking
  • have a temperature over 100.4¼ F (38¼ C)
  • notice blue toe nails, numbness or coldness below your injury
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    Dear MendMeShop,

    I injured by rotator cuff initially in an ice hockey game. It was re-injured during a lacrosse game two weeks later. The pain was constant. I had trouble sleeping and most mornings would wake up with shoulder pain. I tried just ice/heat treatments, rest, and a shoulder brace but it did not seem to be getting better or at least not quickly. My Mom checked on different treatments with the athletic trainer at her school and on the internet. Ultra-sound had been mentioned and she found the MendMeShop site. We ordered the unit and it arrived in just under one week (which included Thanksgiving) and started using it right away. The pain decreased quickly. I was able to participate in December in a competitive lacrosse camp with very little pain. I continued treatments and am pretty much pain free. I do use the unit after hockey and lacrosse as needed when my shoulder bothers me. The treatment usually eliminates the pain. I would recommend this unit to anyone who wants to be pain free and heal quickly after a soft tissue injury.

    Rating: Five Star Rating

    J Whalen

     

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