Repetitive Exercise
Quadriceps or hamstring tendonitis is a condition wherein the muscles inside the thigh are overused and undergo repeated stress. When these muscles are engaged in repetitive exercise or movements, it causes inflammation in the tendons. Symptoms of hamstring tendonitis are pain in the front and back of the thigh, difficulty walking or climbing stairs, and a sensation of weak thigh muscles.
As the physical activity where a person is engaged increases suddenly, it also increases the possibility of experiencing quadriceps or hamstrings tendonitis. Sitting down, jumping, squatting, and running for a long period may also prolong the pain in the thighs. Since this condition is caused by the overuse of the quadriceps tendons, it is known that physical activities can cause this. Still, some activities can increase the muscle’s pain and vulnerability. These activities are trauma, poor posture, and poor walking habits.
The thigh pain is often accompanied by stiffness, swelling, tenderness, poor mobility, and weakness. These symptoms can aggravate, especially when the hamstring tendonitis is left untreated.
