What spray should I use if I hurt my hamstring?
Recently, sports injuries and everyday sprains have become one of the hot topics, especially the treatment of hamstring injuries. Many netizens took to social media to discuss how to quickly relieve pain and promote recovery. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with detailed introduction to spray selection and usage suggestions after hamstring injury.
1. Common causes of hamstring injuries

Hamstring injuries are usually caused by overexertion, accidental sprains, or standing for long periods of time. The following are several injury scenarios that have been discussed most recently by netizens:
| injury scene | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Sports injuries (such as running, basketball) | 45% |
| Everyday sprains (such as wearing high heels) | 30% |
| Exhaustion from work (such as standing for long periods of time) | 25% |
2. Spray recommendation after hamstring injury
Based on online discussions and expert advice in the past 10 days, here are several common spray options and their characteristics:
| Spray name | Main ingredients | Applicable symptoms | Frequency of use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yunnan Baiyao Aerosol | Panax notoginseng, Chonglou and other Chinese herbal medicines | Reduce swelling, relieve pain, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis | 3-4 times a day |
| Voltaren spray | diclofenac sodium | Anti-inflammatory and analgesic | 2-3 times a day |
| Ice boron spray | Borneol, Borax | cooling and analgesic | 2 times a day |
3. Precautions when using spray
1.Clean the wound:Before using the spray, make sure the injured area is clean and dry to avoid infection.
2.Avoid contact with eyes:The spray ingredients may irritate the eyes, so avoid using them around the eyes.
3.Allergy Testing:Before using it for the first time, it is recommended to test a small amount on the inside of the wrist to confirm that there is no allergic reaction before using it on a large area.
4.Combined with rest:Sprays can only relieve symptoms, and activities need to be reduced during recovery to avoid secondary injuries.
4. Other auxiliary treatment methods
In addition to sprays, netizens have recently recommended the following auxiliary treatments:
| method | Effect | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| cold compress | Relieve acute pain and swelling | No more than 20 minutes each time |
| Hot compress | Promote blood circulation | Use 48 hours after injury |
| elastic bandage | Immobilize injured area | Not too tight |
5. Expert advice
Recently, many sports medicine experts have reminded on social media that if symptoms continue to worsen after a hamstring injury (such as being unable to walk, severe pain), you should seek medical treatment in time to avoid delaying treatment. Sprays can relieve symptoms, but severe injuries may require physical therapy or surgical intervention.
6. Summary
After a hamstring injury, choosing the right spray can effectively relieve pain and swelling. Yunnan Baiyao aerosol and Voltaren spray are popular choices recently, but attention should be paid to their usage and auxiliary treatment. If symptoms are not relieved, be sure to seek medical attention promptly.
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