Sore hamstring, niggling injury, how best to cure?

[philcray]

Hi

I do a fair bit of running and have had a few aches a pains over the years like everyone! I did a Half marathon back in January and, at about 7 miles, I felt my right hamstring pull. It was quite sore but I carried on and it toned down but still uncomfortable. Since then, it has wained but comes back quite sore if I do more than 2 runs a week, running up hill seems to take some strain off it and is actually more comfortable. I can also plod along but concerned that I am subconsciously changing my running technique and may casue other injuries.

Any thoughts re cure, bandage, stretching, sprays etc?

[Cheib]

Rest first and stretching and possibly a good sports massage to help break down scar tissue....

If you keep running twice a week it won't heal.

[mattikake]

^ this