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Post by Richy on May 23, 2006 16:07:32 GMT
Really struggling with hamstring injury. i havent played footy for 3 weeks but doesnt seem to be improving. Any advice or ideas???   |
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Post by Tony Payne on May 24, 2006 8:06:33 GMT
go to the doctors?
Steps to care for a hamstring pull
1. Rest.Rest is always key for any muscle pull, especially for the weeks right after it has happened.
2. Ice. Icing the pull is helpful in keeping the swelling and inflammation down. Generally it is recommended to ice for 15 minutes a time, a few times a day. It is also good to ice immediately after using the muscle.
3. Compression. A little massage and compression of the muscle can be good. However, if you are not experienced at doing this, it is best to visit a professional, such as a physical therapist.
4. Elevation. If the pull is serious and swollen, it is good to elevate the leg and stay off of it until the acute pain and swelling diminishes.
5. Anti-inflammatories. Ibuprofen, such as Advil or Alleve help to reduce inflammation. However, be careful to limit intake of these as they can upset the lining of the stomach.
6. Contract surrounding muscles. Engage the muscles around the hamstring through strengthening exercises. Tightening and contracting buttocks muscles above the hamstring pull, will help relieve the pressure on the hamstring muscle and give it a rest.
7. Roll out the muscle. After the injury has significantly healed, it is often helpful to sit on a hard tennis ball to roll out the scared or tense part of the hamstring. however, avoid doing this if the hamstring injury is still in an acute phase.
stretch or matt clark will have more advice
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Post by Richy on May 24, 2006 11:36:30 GMT
cheers Tony
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Post by Richy on Aug 1, 2006 14:15:33 GMT
HERES AN UPADATE ON THE HAMMY
went to the doctors yesterday as this has been going on for ages and he was so helpful. he told me to rest and restrain from sprinting. BRILLIANT BIT OF ADVICE, WONDERED WAT I WAS DOING WRONG.
At least he is sending me an appointment for the physio tho it will probably be better by the time i get to the date
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Post by Tony Payne on Aug 1, 2006 17:06:19 GMT
it wasn't dr sutherland was it...he's shit!
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Post by Richy on Aug 1, 2006 18:10:05 GMT
no Dr Walkington and he is my actual GP but this is the first time i've ever met the guy. I've been registerd there now nearky 7 years
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Post by Gary Gilberry/Barry Bilbey/etc on Aug 2, 2006 11:46:24 GMT
Cr. Sutherland! He is the one i went and saw the other week about my ankle yeah he appeared to not have a clue! Been referred to physio at hospital, am on the waiting list about 10-12 weeks...
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Post by Richy on Aug 2, 2006 12:40:20 GMT
same here he told me about 3 months - i tried to blag that it was affecting my work which is a half lie really.
But this does affect your work so i'm suprised it's gonna take that long.
Tony has a number for a physio which offers its service for players in our league its £20 a session if you can afford it. That is pretty cheap for a private service.
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Post by Richy on Aug 8, 2006 8:25:52 GMT
I have taken everyones advice on board and doing various things to overcome the hammy crisis.
been doing stretching, light movement and more stretching up to 5 times a day since friday.
there has been loads of improvement and hopefully within a 3-4 weeks i shoule be able to play again.
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Post by Richy on Sept 9, 2006 20:43:18 GMT
Got a physio appointment today for the 19th sept so that has come through proper quick
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Post by Richy on Sept 19, 2006 9:42:00 GMT
had my first and only physio today.
apparently i have a back problem. My posture has been shite and now something has been caught up in my back and affecting my left buttock and hamstring.
the lady manipulated my back (oh my god it fucking hurt) and has shown me some ecxercises.
hopefully now i know what it is i can get back to full fitness ASAP. although she didnt give me a time scale just 'when it feels ready'
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Post by Richy on Nov 23, 2006 9:18:24 GMT
had another appointment as its not getting better, sciatica is the problem gonna try and get accupuncture on nhs. if not its only £15 a session private
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