[header] How to recover from a hamstring injury [title] Visit your doctor if the injury is severe. [step] Hamstring injuries are often minor, but they can be very serious. Sometimes the muscle tears away from the bone. 
Your doctor can make the best determination about your injury and provide you with a treatment plan. [substeps] See your doctor immediately if you hear tearing, experience extreme pain and swelling, or see bruising around the area.