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Hamstring & Thigh Supports Buyer's Guide

Hamstring and Thigh Supports perform two important functions:

Preventing injury by supporting the hamstring and thigh during sporting activities.
Supporting the hamstring and thigh following injury or surgery to the hip, thigh or knee..

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.

Hamstring Supports

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

Thigh Supports

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.

Thigh Supports Product Range

Thermal Wear

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.

Thermal Wear Product Range

Hamstring & Thigh Supports

Hamstring & Thigh Supports at PhysioRoom 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. In our range you'll find hamstring supports that can help with conditions such as: Hamstring Muscle Injuries, Quad Muscle Injuries, Poor Blood Circulation and Injury Prevention for Weak and Injury-Prone Thigh/Hamstring Muscles.

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Best Hamstring Supports for Hamstring Strains

Our Hamstring Supports category features a range of leg supports that are suitable for relieving pain and giving you the support and comfort, you need when recovering from a hamstring injury. Hamstring supports made from neoprene are ideal for use during sports and exercise as it can wick away moisture making it more comfortable to wear during exercise. Hamstring supports with thermal compression are great option as a soothing heat is retained from the support 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.

We have thigh sleeves which 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. Adjustable straps on thigh supports create additional targeted support and compression to be applied to target or trigger points, whilst also ensuring a personalised fit.

Do compression shorts help hamstring injury?

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 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.

How long does a Grade 1 hamstring strain take to heal?

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.

Thigh Supports for Hamstring & Thigh Muscle Injuries

Our Thigh Supports category features a range of leg supports that are suitable for relieving pain and giving you the support and comfort you need when recovering from an injury. We have thigh sleeves that offer dynamic support and compression to the quadriceps and hamstring muscles. It cushions and protects the thigh muscles to help with pain from strains and sprains caused by sporting and occupational activities, while also minimising the effects of overuse.

Thigh supports made from neoprene and moisture wicking materials are ideal for use during sports and exercise as it can wick away sweat making it more comfortable to wear during physical activity. A thigh supports with thermal compression are perfect for the treatment and prevention of thigh and hamstring muscle strains. Compression helps to provide physical support and reassurance, while the therapeutic heat helps to increase and retain muscle temperature. This helps to make soft tissues more 'stretchy' and less prone to strain injury.

What is the best thigh compression sleeve?

Compression shorts are the most effective means of compressing the thigh and groin. If the injury is very specific, a thigh compression 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 can help to support injuries and improve blood flow to the area to enhance healing.

What is the cause of upper thigh pain?

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 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.