A pulled hamstring is a common injury that can be treated at home. Here are some steps to take:

• Rest: Stop any physical activity that causes pain and keep your leg as still as possible. You may need crutches when you have to move.
• Ice: Put ice on your hamstring for about 20 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day. Do not apply ice directly to your skin. This can help reduce pain and swelling.
• Compression: A compression bandage or wrap can reduce swelling and ease pain.
• Elevation: Elevate your leg to reduce swelling.

Other treatments that can help include:

• Pain relief: Over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help reduce pain and swelling.
• Stretching and strengthening exercises: Your healthcare provider or a physical therapist can show you how to do gentle hamstring stretching and strengthening exercises. After the pain and swelling go down, your provider can show you how to do exercises to build more strength.
• Surgery: In severe cases where the muscle is torn, you may need surgery. The surgeon will repair the muscles and reattach them.

Its important to avoid pushing yourself too hard or too fast, as a hamstring strain can recur or your hamstring may tear. Talk to your healthcare provider before returning to physical activity.