hamstrings?

Question

for a few months now id say around october ive been having pains in my left hamstring area. i think its due to the uncomfortable chairs we have to sit in at college. you know the ones with the metal frame and the wooden seat and back covered by a thin layer of fabric. i went to see a chiropractor for a free consultation and he noticed my problem along with my tense muscles and said i should stretch it doing elevated toe reaches. an appointment was made with my regular doctor for the friday march 23rd after my 2nd semester ends. when i sit or get ready to stand it hurts. when i get in/out of my car it hurts. is it the type of chair thats causing this? also it doesnt hurt as much when i stand.

the question is... what is causing the pain? and how can i get rid of it?

well meoli the chairs are meant for grade schoolers since the school im attending used to be an old elementary school. and skruff im seeing my doctor on friday since it was the only opening he had this week. so im hoping its just a muscle pull and not a nerve, bone, tendon, or ligament issue that requires surgery.

thank youboth for your help and consideration

Answer 1

It could be the type of chair that causes your pain; however, it is likely more the way that you sit in the chair. If you sit with your legs crossed or slouched it could lead to your pain. Alternatively, it could be caused from referred pain from your sciatic nerve, which runs down the back of your leg. Without knowing some more of the symptoms it is hard to pinpoint. Stretching is good; make sure you hold them for about 30 seconds to get maximal benefits from them.

I am not sure what your financial situation is like, but you might benefit from seeing a physiotherapist. They are able to do physical tests, like a chiropractor, to pinpoint the source and cause of your pain.

In the mean time you can also do some leg strengthening exercises, which will provide more stability around the joint and nerves and may help in reducing or relieving the pain.

Feel free to email me with more details and I can offer more advice. I work in a chronic pain clinic that deals with problems like this all of the time, so knowing more of the history of the pain would help.

Answer 2

its the chair. I get something like that when my chair is at the wrong height, too low tightens the hamstrings up too much.