Has anybody experienced a hamstring problem where the discomfort mirrors a hamstring strain but the source of the problem is in the lower back - presumably from a disk irritating a nerve. If so what did you do and how long did it take to recover.
I've been troubled with a problem for 18 months on and off. The problem seemed to be muscular as there has been no sciatic symtoms like tingling just a vague ache in the lower back. At times the hamstring would tighten up after about an hour. That has improved I can keep running but only at a steady pace and it feels really weak going up steep hills. Massage has failed to locate any muscular problem and strengthening exercises have had no impact. By the process of elimination I have concluded the problem stems from the back so I'm focusing on stretching the back with sciatica type exercises. I'm also contemplating a scan to see if it shows any disk compression problems.
Any feedback wold be appreciated. Thanks
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