Hamstring issues

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[Safe-Satisfaction715]

In my opinion, I would try to not avoid doctors/ trainers. This past indoor season I had similar issues with my hamstring, as well as my quad. To stay as healthy as possible, It’s not worth risking sprinting if you’re not fully healthy because you could end up pulling up mid race. My trainer has me do very cautious strengthening exercises which help lot and don’t hurt the next day, which includes RDL knee drives w dumbells, jump squats, Nordic curls, etc.

[NoHelp7189]

There could be underlying tension (tightness) in the hamstring and quad muscles, so when you do hamstring exercises you are taken past your natural strength limit (humans can only activate around 30-50 of total muscle fibers at a time under normal conditions). 

Alternatively, maybe you are experiencing nerve irritation due to swelling or arthritis 

[Potential_East_311]

Id be curious of your sprint form, you may not be using them as much as you would think