Hamstring injury...ouch

[agnes!]

Ack. Became apparent yesterday. Have no idea when I did it or even how I did it but MAN it sure hurts. My knee seems fine, it's just that hamstring group of muscles that have twinges when I rotate my leg or swing it. No apparent bruising or swelling. Ibuprofen and icing it down are my friends ...

I know I could go see a dr. about it, but why bother... They won't tell me to do anything differently than I'm doing right now and they'll charge me through the nose to do so (plus I'm trying to stay off my leg almost completely today and getting in and out of the car...ouches galore).

agnes!

 

[Heidict]

Ouch, that hurts. I did that once when I was water skiing. Apparently you are supposed to let go of the rope when you go down.

OMG, it hurt so bad. Relax, rest and make everyone else wait on you for a change.

Hope you feel better.

 

[agnes!]

Thanks for the well-wishes.

The other thing is we are going away next weekend - and all of us have been looking forward to it so much, I don't want to be a drag on everyone else. I am hopeful I caught it in time and will be able to get around better (with less pain as long as I'm wishing and hoping and praying) during our getaway.

agnes!

 

[LoriABil]

How about a massage before you go? That might help. Good luck and get better!

 

[minniebeth]

Feel better soon! I hope it heals well enough for you to enjoy your getaway!
Keep up with the ibuprofen and ice!

 

[FireDancer]

I'm pretty sure I have pulled just about every muscle in my legs either playing sports, running, or cycling, and the hamstring is the worst.

I would keep icing it, 20 minutes on, 20 off, 20 on, and as a PP suggested a deep tissue massage could work wonders. I know some runners swear by them.

Hope you are all healed, or sufficiently so, by your trip.