Pulled hamstring

[tvashtarkatena]

Type II - no surgery needed. Not too bad.

 

Stretches or exercises for faster recovery?

Edited February 12, 2013 by tvashtarkatena

[CaleHoopes]

Been there man. The total Suck. My best stretches for it ->

 

#1 - cross right over left leg, bend down at waist to touch toes. Hold for 8-30 seconds. Switch legs to left over right. Keep legs as straight as possible. You'll really feel it.

 

#2 - spread legs wide while standing and reach down and touch the floor. Keep legs straight and engage the quads and hamstrings. 8-30 seconds. As many reps as possible.

 

#3 - the best one, but the hardest. Get a partner and a weight bench. Get down in the pushup position on the weight bench. Have a partner hold your lower legs. Push yourself off the weight bench bending at the waist while your partner holds your legs down. Try to get all the way up and then fall back down. As many as you can do -> more as you get strong again.

 

Also: hot-tub and massage help greatly. Make sure you warm up in some manner BEFORE any of those stretches. Everything I've read about stretching says it's better to do AFTER a workout. If you want to "stretch" before, then just simply do some cardio and get moving - don't do specific muscle group stretches: IMHO.

 

My 2 cents.

 

BTW, Even after my pull, I still have trouble stretching on the side that was pulled... but it's good enough without pain.

[rob]

this is my favorite hamstring stretch of all time

 

 

holy shit that hurts so good

[pink]

Ice, Ice, Baby!

[pink]

i like to use foam rollers, i bought a trigger point roller from a runners store for about $25. im surprised a dough boy like urself doesn't already have a roller .

 

[jordansahls]

From a recent review article

 

"Grade I and II strains are treated conservatively with rest, ice

packs, relative immobilization, compression, non-steroidal

anti-inflammatory drugs, and analgesics as needed. In the

first 3 to 5 days the goal of treatment is control of hemorrhage,

edema, and pain. Progressive ambulation is begun

when swelling and tenderness begin to subside, assisted with

crutches until pain-free walking is possible. Gentle painless

stretching should be initiated. Strengthening is progressed as

long as it remains pain-free (starting with isometric exercise,

then progressing to isokinetic). Jogging and running are

increased as tolerated. Return to competition is permitted

after full recovery from the injury"

 

Here is the link:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22894694

 

Also, here is an excellent article by Mike Boyle (one of the premier strength coaches in the world):

http://www.strengthcoach.com/public/2127.cfm

Edited February 12, 2013 by jordansahls

[denalidave]

i like to use foam rollers, i bought a trigger point roller from a runners store for about $25. im surprised a dough boy like urself doesn't already have a roller .

2nd the foam roller. My sister, a Pilates instructor, gave me one and it's pretty awesome for massage/release, as well as core workouts.

[tvashtarkatena]

I iced it with snow and treated with vit i the first 24 hrs. Walking now, running in a few days. I'll try stretching it today using some of the suggestions here to see how that goes. Thanks, all.

 

Hey, beats landing on the other end.

[rob]

it's pretty awesome for massage/release

 

[pink]

it's pretty awesome for massage/release

 

 

you fucking pervert rob,don't be surprised if you get a death threat after that stunt mister

 

[denalidave]

it's pretty awesome for massage/release

 

 

you fucking pervert rob,don't be surprised if you get a death threat after that stunt mister

We all need a little massage and release. Preferable on a daily basis...

[ivan]

We all need a little massage and release. Preferable on a daily basis...

i like to practice my mantra. i find, when i don't practice my mantra, i tend to get a little cranky.

[hangontight]

We all need a little massage and release. Preferable on a daily basis...

 

Yes! best cure for a pulled hamstring!

Edited February 17, 2013 by hangontight

[glassgowkiss]

this is my favorite hamstring stretch of all time

 

 

holy shit that hurts so good

lock the knee, lift the leg up. The opposite leg should be bent, to relieve pressure from SI joint. Get to the point of feeling a slight stretch on the back of the thigh. Hold the stretch FOR 2 SECONDS ONLY (thus avoiding stretch muscle reflex). Repeat 10 times. Make sure you are using your quadriceps and hip flexors, and the rope/sling is for assist only! Do it 3-4 times a day

stretch shown done right

Edited February 24, 2013 by glassgowkiss

[matt_warfield]

For the non-pervs, the release referred to is at the junction between the muscle and tendon because they work against each other sometimes after injury. Myofacial release massage helped me solve elbow and shoulder tendon issues but it is more painful than watching the Kardashians on TV. Don't know how applicable it is to the hammie.

Edited February 24, 2013 by matt_warfield

[Off_White]

For the extra point, sit in a bathtub of cold water for ten minutes at a time, it doesn't need to be deeper than the top of your thighs. Please don't post a TR with pictures, though a sound recording may be entertaining.

[tvashtarkatena]

Only if John Frieh bathes with me.

[Off_White]

You might get Mark Hudon to join in, it was his thread on the subject on Supertopo that set my mind down that path. I might try it for that pesky Neuroma thing that ails me.

[matt_warfield]

For the extra point, sit in a bathtub of cold water for ten minutes at a time, it doesn't need to be deeper than the top of your thighs. Please don't post a TR with pictures, though a sound recording may be entertaining.

 

I would recommend doing it in the dark. While the hamstring is being helped the sight of shrinkage could damage the mind forever. A failed two point conversion.

 

But Mark Hudon was a stud back in the day which piques the memory of the geezers on this thread.

 

Geezers who need to heal should start by warming up gradually via cardio as mentioned above but adapting to limited attention spans, then gently stretch the biggest tendon we have, meaning not overdo it, and remember that tendons heal much slower than muscles and can't be rushed.

 

And whenever questioned ALWAYS say your injury was due to a knife fight or a shark attack.

Edited March 6, 2013 by matt_warfield

[tvashtarkatena]

My injury was due to skiing off a cornice in a white out, so no shark attack story necessary.

[denalidave]

My injury was due to skiing off a cornice in a white out, so no shark attack story necessary.

Yer supposed to "stick" the landing. I guess I shoulda told you sooner. Hamstrung out sucks. Did there, been that...

[matt_warfield]

My injury was due to skiing off a cornice in a white out, so no shark attack story necessary.

 

You just blew the deception. Except for the knife attack part.

 

 

[tvashtarkatena]

I was being chased by a guy with a knife, actually.

 

I free fell about 20 feet before sticking the landing with my left leg, which polevaulted the rest of me downslope another 80 ft or so in a most confusing fashion. The only thing that kept Josh from following me over was my trap door act.

 

No matter how careful you are, zero viz iz what it iz.

 

The ski down wasn't too bad. My ski bases got it worse than I did.

Edited March 6, 2013 by tvashtarkatena

[Rad]

Good thing the whole cornice didn't come down with you.

[Couloir]

Rob/GGK - very helpful tip on the hamstring stretch.