Hamstring Pain and Injury Treatment in Fort Lauderdale
Care for hamstring strains, tears and tendonitis with Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez, MD, triple board-certified
The hamstrings are three muscles at the back of the thigh. They are often hurt while sprinting, kicking, dancing or stretching too far. Hamstring pain can be a sudden pull or a nagging ache near the sit bone that makes sitting and running hard.
At the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM), Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, MD at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale uses an ultrasound scan in the office to see the injury. He then builds a rehab plan and, for some long-lasting tendon problems, may suggest PRP or a treatment made from your own cells.
Important Notice from IROSM: Your treatment plan is made for you by Dr. Jorge Gonzalez. After an exam at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale, he will tell you which option fits your hamstring, including when surgery is the better choice.
What Doctor Should You See for a Hamstring Injury?
A sports medicine doctor is a good first stop for most hamstring injuries. Dr. Gonzalez is a triple board-certified sports medicine doctor. He can tell how bad the injury is, plan your rehab and decide if you need imaging or a surgeon. A complete tear of the tendon from the bone may need surgery, and it is important to find that early.
Types of Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring Strain
A pull or tear in the muscle, often felt as a sudden sharp pain while sprinting. It ranges from mild to severe.
Hamstring Tendonitis
Also called hamstring tendinopathy. A deep ache near the sit bone that builds over time and is worse when sitting, running uphill or bending forward.
Hamstring Tendon Tear
The tendon pulls away from the sit bone, often with a pop, heavy bruising and weakness. This needs prompt care.
Hamstring Injury Symptoms
Sudden pain at the back of the thigh during activity
A popping feeling at the time of injury
Bruising on the back of the thigh or knee
Pain when sitting, especially on hard chairs
Weakness when bending the knee or pushing off
Pain in the buttock and back of the thigh can also come from the lower back or a pinched nerve (sciatica). An exam and ultrasound help find the real cause. See sciatica treatment in Fort Lauderdale.
Hamstring Treatment Options in Fort Lauderdale
Most hamstring injuries get better without surgery. Options at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale may include:
A step-by-step rehab plan: gentle movement early on, then strength exercises done with the muscle lengthening, then running and sport drills. This is the core of hamstring care.
Activity changes: easing off sprinting, deep stretching and long sitting while the injury settles.
Ultrasound checks: to see the injury and track healing in the office.
PRP or your own cells for tendon pain: for long-lasting tendonitis near the sit bone that has not improved with rehab, PRP (made from your own blood) or a treatment made from your own cells may be considered. See PRP therapy in Fort Lauderdale and stem cell therapy in Fort Lauderdale.
Not every treatment is right for everyone, and results vary. Dr. Gonzalez will tell you at your visit which options fit you. If you have a complete tendon tear, he will help with a referral to a surgeon.
Anna’s Story
In the video at the top of this page, Anna, a dancer, shares her experience after a hamstring tear treated at IROSM. Read Anna’s hamstring story. This is one patient’s experience, and individual results vary.
What the Research Says About Hamstring Injury Treatment
Rehab exercises and PRP for new hamstring strains: A review of studies on new hamstring injuries found that rehab programs using lengthening exercises helped athletes return to sport sooner. The same review found that PRP injections did not help new hamstring muscle injuries. This is why rehab comes first. Pas HI, et al. Efficacy of rehabilitation (lengthening) exercises, platelet-rich plasma injections, and other conservative interventions in acute hamstring injuries: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2015;49(18):1197-1205. View the study.
Lengthening exercises in athletes: In a study that randomly split elite soccer players with a new hamstring injury into two rehab programs, players doing lengthening-type exercises got back to play sooner than those doing standard exercises. Askling CM, et al. Acute hamstring injuries in Swedish elite football: a prospective randomised controlled clinical trial comparing two rehabilitation protocols. Br J Sports Med. 2013;47(15):953-959. View the study.
Hamstring Injury Treatment in Fort Lauderdale
Providing hamstring injury evaluation and treatment to athletes and active adults in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Tamarac, Lauderdale Lakes, Plantation, Pompano Beach, and Broward County. For our Hialeah office, se habla español.
Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
3333 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 751-6990
Frequently Asked Questions About Hamstring Injuries at IROSM
What kind of doctor treats a hamstring injury?
What kind of doctor treats a hamstring injury?
A sports medicine doctor is a good first stop for most hamstring injuries. Dr. Gonzalez at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale checks the injury with ultrasound, plans your rehab and refers you to a surgeon if the tendon is fully torn from the bone.
What is hamstring tendonitis?
What is hamstring tendonitis?
Hamstring tendonitis, also called tendinopathy, is irritation and wear of the hamstring tendon where it attaches near the sit bone. It causes a deep ache that is often worse when sitting, running uphill or bending forward.
How is hamstring tendonitis treated?
How is hamstring tendonitis treated?
Treatment usually starts with a rehab program that slowly loads the tendon, plus changes to sitting and running. For tendon pain that lasts despite rehab, PRP or a treatment made from your own cells may be considered. Results vary.
Does PRP help a hamstring strain?
Does PRP help a hamstring strain?
Studies of new hamstring muscle strains found that PRP injections did not help them heal faster. Rehab exercises are the main treatment. PRP may be considered for long-lasting tendon pain near the sit bone instead.
When does a hamstring injury need surgery?
When does a hamstring injury need surgery?
Surgery may be needed when the hamstring tendon is completely torn away from the sit bone, especially in active people. It is important to have this checked early. Dr. Gonzalez will help with a referral if needed.
Is hamstring treatment covered by insurance?
Is hamstring treatment covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on the treatment and your plan. Office visits, imaging and physical therapy are often covered, while PRP and treatments made from your own cells usually are not. Our team explains costs clearly before any treatment begins.
Do I need a referral to be seen at IROSM?
Do I need a referral to be seen at IROSM?
It depends on your insurance. Many HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans need a referral from your primary care doctor before you see a specialist. Please check with your plan, or call us at (954) 751-6990 before your visit to confirm.
Get a Clear Plan for Your Hamstring
Triple board-certified · Fellowship-trained at the Andrews Institute · Fort Lauderdale & Hialeah
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jorge Gonzalez at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale for an in-office ultrasound and a step-by-step plan to get you moving again.
Medically reviewed by:Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez, MD Institute: Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
Last reviewed: September 2026
Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. Individual patient outcomes will vary. Hamstring injury treatment at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale requires a clinical examination by Dr. Jorge Gonzalez to establish candidacy. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and surrounding Broward County communities.
