Hamstring joint (thigh) stretching treatment can vary depending on the severity of the stretching and the person’s general state of health. In general, however, the course of treatment may include
- Pain medication: Pain medication can be used to reduce pain in the first days or weeks of stretching.
- Filler (ice) applications: Padding can be used to reduce pain and decrease swelling in the early days or weeks of the stretch.
- Physical therapy: Physical therapy can be used to reduce pain and decrease swelling in the early days or weeks of a stretching. In addition, physical therapists can recommend the movements and exercises needed for the stretch to heal.
- Exercise and strengthening programs: May recommend the movements and exercises needed for the stretch to heal. It is also necessary to maintain strengthening and flexibility programs so that you can resume your old activities after the stretch has healed.
- Surgical intervention: Surgical intervention may be necessary in severe cases of stretching. This may prescribe the movements and exercises necessary for the stretch to heal.
- Physiotherapy: It is applied to strengthen the muscles and provide flexibility with special exercises to heal the stretching.
- Kinesiology taping: It is applied to reduce swelling in the thigh and relieve pain.
- Osteopathic or manual therapy: It is applied to strengthen the muscles and provide flexibility with special exercises to heal the stretching.
What are the Methods Used in Thigh Lift Treatment?
Treatment of a stretching injury in the thigh region can usually be done with physical therapy or surgical interventions. Physical therapy may vary depending on the severity and location of the injury and may usually include
- Heat application: Heat can be applied to reduce the severity of the injury.
- Massage: The site of the injury can be massaged.
- Exercise: Exercises can be done to help the injury heal.
- Physical therapy modalities: Physical therapy modalities such as electrical or ultrasound therapy can help the injury to heal.
Surgical interventions are usually used for more serious injuries or when physical therapy does not lead to healing. Surgical treatment may involve repairing the stretch or replacing it with new tissue.
What Should Be Considered After Thigh Lift Treatment?
The following may be among the things to be aware of after a thigh lift operation:
- Pain: Post-operative pain is normal and should be controlled with painkillers.
- Swelling and bruising: Swelling and bruising after the operation is a normal condition and will disappear over time. However, applying a compression bandage above the swollen area or using an elastic bandage may be useful in reducing swelling.
- Physical therapy: Physical therapy is important after the operation and exercises determined by the physician should be performed.
- Scar care: Scar care at the operation site is important. The scar should be clean and dry, no cream or lotion should be used. Also, the scars should be protected in the sun.
- Careful walking: Walking after the operation should be careful and slow. At first, only short distances should be walked and gradually long distances should be walked.
- Lifting weights: Lifting weights is prohibited for a few weeks after the operation.
- Return to work: Return to work may vary between a few weeks and a few months after the operation. You should not return to work for a period determined by the physician.
- Follow-up: After the operation, you should be checked regularly by your physician.
