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Hamstring and Thigh Supports perform two important functions:
Therefore, the type and severity of your hamstring or thigh injury, or the potential damage that may be caused by your chosen sport, are critical to your choice of the correct hamstring and thigh support.
Our Buyer's Guide aims to help you to choose the best hamstring and thigh support for your needs.
A Hamstring support is often used in the prevention and treatment of sports' injuries. A hamstring 'pull' is a common thigh injury, usually caused when the hamstring muscle is forcibly stretched beyond its limits and the muscle tissue is torn. This often happens if the Hamstring muscle is stiff and tight, which is more likely in cold conditions. Compression shorts and warm pants are hamstring supports that apply therapeutic heat and pressure to the thigh muscles. By helping the hamstring muscles to retain heat and increasing the blood flow, such hamstring supports improve the extensibility of the muscles, making them more pliable and reducing the likelihood of a pull or tear. The gentle pressure exerted by hamstring supports also stimulates lymphatic drainage, which gives faster recovery from intensive exercise, in turn reducing the risk of hamstring injury. If you are returning to sport following a hamstring pull or tear, wearing a hamstring support will give reassurance to the hamstring muscle and stimulate the blood flow to reduce the risk of the injury re-occurring.
Hamstring Supports Product Range
A Thigh Support or Thigh Sleeve is very effective in the prevention and treatment of sports' injuries, such as hamstring 'pulls' and thigh muscle (quadriceps) strains. While allowing complete freedom of movement, Thigh Supports and Sleeves apply therapeutic heat and compression to the thigh muscles and hamstrings, which improves the elasticity of the muscle tissue and reduces the possibility of a hamstring tear or thigh muscle strain. By retaining heat in the tissues of the thigh, a Thigh Support increases the local blood flow and stimulates lymphatic drainage from the muscles, helping them to recover from intensive exercise more quickly. Enhanced recovery can help lower the chances of thigh injury as muscle fibres have a better chance of regenerating and adapting between training sessions, preventing tears. If you have a history of thigh injuries, wearing a Thigh Support or Thigh Sleeve can help to prevent the re-occurrence of a hamstring 'pull' or thigh strain, by supporting the muscle and retaining heat in the muscle tissues. A support can also add reassurance when competing in powerful or explosive movements such as sprinting, jumping or twisting.
Thermal tops and thermal leggings are made from a fabric that retains body heat in cold conditions, making them ideal for running and other sports during the winter months, and as a thermal base layer when you are skiing or snowboarding. Because they retain body heat and conform to the contours of your body, thermal garments provide support to your muscles, improve your sporting performance and reduce the risk of injury. If the muscles are kept warmer they remain more pliable than a cold muscle and are therefore less prone to strains and tears. The thermal fabric's moisture management technology wicks moisture away from your skin and allows it to evaporate, keeping you warm and dry in winter, cool and dry in summer.
Hamstring & Thigh Supports at PhysioRoom.com can be used to treat and prevent a range of injuries related to these areas of the body including sports hernia, hamstring strain, hip burstitis and more. These supports are ideal for participants of field and track sports such as footballers, rugby players and runners.
Our range of hamstring supports are massively popular as they are perfect for relieving the pain associated with hamstring injuries, whilst also providing you with a high level of support and comfort when recovering from your mishap. To find the ultimate solution for your hamstring injury, check out our range of Hamstring Supports now!
Or if you are seeking relief from further injuries to leg muscles such as the thigh or quadricep, then you need to check out our selection of Thigh Supports today.
If you are struggling to find the rehabilitation product that you need within this page, then head over to our full Supports & Braces section now!
In our range you'll find hamstring supports that can help with conditions such as:
• Hamstring Muscle Injuries
• Quad Muscle Injuries
• Poor Blood Circulation
• Injury Prevention for Weak and Injury-Prone Thigh/Hamstring Muscles
Our first hamstring support is made from neoprene, meaning it can wick away moisture leaving the wearer more comfortable during exercise. A soothing heat is retained which helps to ease pain and tightness. Meanwhile, compression supplied to the thigh and hamstring by this support helps to reduce any swelling to the area. The combination of these benefits means a faster healing time, and protection against the common injuries suffered by runners and active sports players. Check out the PhysioRoom Neoprene Thigh Support today!
Another thigh sleeve mimics the support and action planes of key ligaments and tendons to reinforce them, targeting the area's most in need of this support. The compressive element of the material also stimulates blood flow, which can help prevent the build-up of lactic acid both during and following activity. This helps in reducing the prospect of cramp and stiffness whilst also being a valuable recovery and rehabilitation tool to injury. Included in this advanced model is the six-way front adjustable strap system which overlays the base support and is fully adaptable, allowing for additional targeted support and compression to be applied to target or trigger points, whilst also ensuring a personalised fit. Find out more about the Ultimate Performance Advanced Thigh Support today!
Hamstring injuries, such as muscle strains, can cause pain, inflammation and depending on the severity of the tear, swelling or bruising. Compression shorts can help alleviate these early symptoms of muscular injury by improving circulation to the area and blood flow to help remove waste metabolites from the site.
Compression shorts are beneficial for preventing injuries by improving circulation and keeping the muscles of the thigh and groin warm. Some compression shorts like the P2 X Core Stability Compression Shorts are designed with integrated support to mimic the fascial lines around the groin and help to prevent injuries. When returning to activity after a Hamstring injury, wearing compression shorts can help to provide some support and improve confidence.
Compression shorts are the most effective means of compressing the thigh and groin. If the injury is very specific, a strap such as the McDavid Groin Strap can help to relieve pressure and reduce pain around the groin. Often it is difficult to maintain compression on this tricky area after an injury, therefore compression shorts offer an effective method of maintaining compression and support throughout the thigh and groin region. Effective compression shorts such as; McDavid Cross Compression Shorts or P2 X Core Stability Compression Shorts can help to support injuries and improve blood flow to the area to enhance healing.
When the Hamstring muscle is overstretched, it can cause some of the fibres to tear. The injury can be graded between 1, 2 and 3, with grade 1 being the least severe and grade 3 being a full rupture of the muscle. Depending on the extent of the injury, a grade 1 tear will usually heal within two weeks. It is a good idea to follow the PRICE routine following a muscle injury; Protection, Rest, ice, Compression and Elevation, to help enhance healing and prevent the tear getting worse or developing into a grade 2 strain.
Compression shorts can help to alleviate symptoms of swelling, inflammation and pain by improving circulation to the area and supporting the thigh. If a return to activity is made too early, it can exacerbate the tear and prolong the healing process. It is always a good idea to seek advice from a Chartered Physiotherapist who can identify individual weaknesses and biomechanical issues that could predispose to a Hamstring tear as well as specific strengthening or stretching protocols to ensure the injury does not reoccur.
Upper thigh pain can be caused by several different factors; Lower back posture, poor core stability, foot posture and muscular imbalances, which can all contribute to injuries around the thigh or groin. Sports that involve a lot of kicking activities, sprinting or changes in direction, such as football and rugby or hockey, can lead to injuries by straining the muscles around the groin and thigh. If you have sustained an injury, wearing compression shorts such as Harley Street Compression Shorts can help to alleviate some symptoms. However, it is always a good idea to seek an assessment from a Chartered Physiotherapist who can help identify any weaknesses or biomechanical factors that have contributed to the injury or prescribe strengthening or stretching exercises to help prevent future injuries.
