Hamstring strain

donj · #1 (**permalink**) Sun Jan 16, 2005, 11:29pm

Received a hamstring strain 3 nites ago. Very little swelling and almost most bruising or skin discoloration. What's the best way to get this type of injury healed so I can get back on the court ASAP? Tried jogging today and could only go slow. Missed Friday and Saturday games and scheduled to miss games on Monday and Tuesday. One of these upcoming games happens to be between two teams ranked in the state top 10. Timing is terrible.

Thanks for any help offered.

Mark Padgett · #2 (**permalink**) Sun Jan 16, 2005, 11:42pm

Morphine usually works for me. I sprinkle some on my Wheaties.

JRutledge · #3 (**permalink**) Sun Jan 16, 2005, 11:45pm

Have you seen a doctor? That might be the best way to find out. There is a difference between a strain and a tear. You could have a tear and that would take a lot longer to heal.

Go see a doctor man.

Peace

Mark Dexter · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 17, 2005, 12:11am

Don't push yourself - while a top ten game may seem like a horrible thing to turn back, it would be even worse if it was the first and last game that you worked at that level. (Even if you don't injure yourself further, you're not going to impress anyone at 50% of full speed.)

Go see a doctor - preferably a sports medicine subspecialist - or, at the very least, an athletic trainer before you even consider working this game.

ChrisSportsFan · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 17, 2005, 08:46am

This may not be what you want to hear but usually with injuries like that, the best medicine is; see you next year. It takes rest and you really should see a Dr. because you don't know how bad it is and you don't want it to pop out there on the court. Do it for the kids, forget the coaches and fans. 8-)

missinglink · #6 (**permalink**) Tue Jan 18, 2005, 09:01am

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Originally posted by donj
Received a hamstring strain 3 nites ago. Very little swelling and almost most bruising or skin discoloration. What's the best way to get this type of injury healed so I can get back on the court ASAP? Tried jogging today and could only go slow. Missed Friday and Saturday games and scheduled to miss games on Monday and Tuesday. One of these upcoming games happens to be between two teams ranked in the state top 10. Timing is terrible.

Thanks for any help offered.

Your post refers to bruising/discoloration. There is only two ways you can see the result of blood pooling (discoloration or bruising) behind your knee:
1) trauma, which didn't happen in your case
2) you've torn the muscle (or tendon)and the wound is bleeding.

Been there, done that, and you are most likely done at any level that requires more speed than Chester on the old Gunsmoke series. Others have recommended sports medicine and I quite agree. Unlike bones that mend and the spot is stonger, muscle tears that mend on that spot are weaker and more likely to tear there again w/o specified preventive exercise. Been there and done that too. Good luck.

mick · #7 (**permalink**) Tue Jan 18, 2005, 09:35am

Less than 40 years-old:

Three-man --> wrap it and go.

Two-man --> take a week off, wrap it and go.

If it hurts, don't go.

mick

BktBallRef · #8 (**permalink**) Tue Jan 18, 2005, 09:47am

Look at Randy Moss. He missed several games this season with a similiar condition. Sorry partner but this isn't going to heal in a week.

donj · #9 (**permalink**) Tue Jan 18, 2005, 10:49am

Been 5 days now. Have seen some slight bruising in back behind the knee. Did some stretching with no discomfort and a walking and some jogging, which was slow. If I tried to speed up a little, did feel some discomfort then. Will be talking to a therapist today. Will be interesting to see what they have to say.

Thanks again for all the advice and trying to take it slow. I did like Mick's advice but don't think I'll try it just yet. Will sit at least tonights and Friday's game. Next scheduled game is next Monday.

ChrisSportsFan · #10 (**permalink**) Tue Jan 18, 2005, 11:00am

a Dr or Physical Therapist will almost always protect his rear and tell you to take several weeks off plus PT. if he tells you to go get em, and that thing gets worse, he doesn't want to be responsible. of course over the years, i've also learned that it can be helpful to listen to someone who has several years of education specifically regarding my injury. good luck whatever you do.

mick · #11 (**permalink**) Tue Jan 18, 2005, 11:09am

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Originally posted by donj
Been 5 days now. Have seen some slight bruising in back behind the knee. Did some stretching with no discomfort and a walking and some jogging, which was slow. If I tried to speed up a little, did feel some discomfort then. Will be talking to a therapist today. Will be interesting to see what they have to say.

Thanks again for all the advice and trying to take it slow. I did like Mick's advice but don't think I'll try it just yet. Will sit at least tonights and Friday's game. Next scheduled game is next Monday.

Don't forget the line, "If it hurts, don't go."

If you start too soon your other leg will jerk and look the same because of unconscious adjustment to your initial injury.

When the back of your leg starts turning yellow from the initial red, blue and purple you are on your way.

Do not jeopardize your day job.
mick

[Edited by mick on Jan 18th, 2005 at 11:13 AM]