Pulled Hamstring

[Suhari]

Pulled my hamstring 20 minutes ago doing sprints in the park. Completely out of the blue, a bit like getting shot in the back of the leg. Never done it before.

 

I can walk on it, but have to have the injured leg on 'tiptoes'. It bloody hurts.

 

Any treatment advice? RICE I guess. How long should I leave it before I start stretching etc?

 

Advice very welcome.

[Suhari]

Think I've answered my own questions. Lazy git.

 

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/back/hamstrings/hamstringstrain.htm

 

Looks like I have a 'Grade 2'.

[L1Minus10]

The tough bit is not playing football etc too soon. If you do that and it goes again you end up with with a chronic injury that can affect your back as the scar tissue forces the hammy to shorten and not be as flexible I speak from experience....

[bridge too far]

The tough bit is not playing football etc too soon. If you do that and it goes again you end up with with a chronic injury that can affect your back as the scar tissue forces the hammy to shorten and not be as flexible I speak from experience....

 

Having said that, I TORE a hamstring once, doing the splits when I wasn't properly warmed up (silly me). I heard it tear - sounded like material being ripped :shock: I freeze sprayed my leg and carried on dancing.

 

I can still do the splits

[LGTL]

Just don't return too quick. It'll be a weak spot now though I expect, once it happens to begin with it usually occurs time and time again.

[benjii]

Women can't pull their hamstring. It's a footballing injury.

 

HTH.

[bridge too far]

Women can't pull their hamstring. It's a footballing injury.

 

HTH.

 

:smt015

[Jesus Reigned]

I pulled my hamstring a few years ago playing footy.

 

For about 3 weeks in a row I'd rest it for a week, feel fine by the Saturday then it would go again within 5 minutes of the game starting.

 

Need to give it at least 2 weeks rest I'd say.

[Saint in Paradise]

Women can't pull their hamstring. It's a footballing injury.

 

HTH.

 

:smt015

 

 

Hey benjii, you should have learnt by now that wiminz don't always want to be told the truth

[Ewell]

These are brilliant sites for injury advice.

 

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/back/hamstrings/hamstringstrain.htm

 

http://www.physioroom.com/injuries/hip_and_thigh/hamstring_strain_sum.php

 

My partner is a sports masseusse and sports therapist (Physio for sport) and she swears by them. Once the injury has settled down and been iced for a few days then seek professional advice!

[Suhari]

These are brilliant sites for injury advice.

 

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/back/hamstrings/hamstringstrain.htm

 

http://www.physioroom.com/injuries/hip_and_thigh/hamstring_strain_sum.php

 

My partner is a sports masseusse and sports therapist (Physio for sport) and she swears by them. Once the injury has settled down and been iced for a few days then seek professional advice!

 

That second link has nailed the rehabilitation for me then - cheers.

 

So looks like Christmas before I can run, and I would think January before I can go back to Thai Boxing. Bugger. Maybe I'm getting too old.

[richie]

done it a couple of times playing football.

 

The second after coming back too soon. Went off after about 5 minutes.

 

Rest is the best cure. It may feel fine but once you go flat out it may tell a different story.

 

Difficult injury to get rid of!!

[Thedelldays]

I tore my hamstring a few years back...hurt like hell

 

was off work for a few weeks and had two sessions of physio

[Red&White]

If you are patient and give it time it will be ok, do agree it`s bloody painfull !