Injury quandry...thoughts/suggestions?
Hey all
So I've run into a bit of a puzzling situation that kinda came out of nowhere. Last Sunday, I was doing my long run and about 5 miles in, my hamstring cramped up on me, it was to the point where I couldn't run. So I stopped, got home and stretched, iced it. I stayed off running for 3 days. I did a slow run on Thurs, I could still feel it tighten up on me after about 3 miles, but I could finish. Friday was the same deal, except it tightened up after 1 mile.
The tightness is in the lower hamstring, right where it meets the knee. It feels like a knot. The pain is kinda dull, but if it gets too bad, i'll stop, stretch and can continue for about another mile before i stop and stretch again.
There is no pain or tightness when I'm walking or doing other activities. I did 45 min on elipitical Saturday with no issues whatsoever.
Trying to figure out how best to treat this thing and why its only happening when I run?
Any thoughts/suggestions? I have my half- marathon in 2 weeks and at this rate, I'll have to stop every mile or so and really dial down my pace.
Thanks
Brian
~350
So I've run into a bit of a puzzling situation that kinda came out of nowhere. Last Sunday, I was doing my long run and about 5 miles in, my hamstring cramped up on me, it was to the point where I couldn't run. So I stopped, got home and stretched, iced it. I stayed off running for 3 days. I did a slow run on Thurs, I could still feel it tighten up on me after about 3 miles, but I could finish. Friday was the same deal, except it tightened up after 1 mile.
The tightness is in the lower hamstring, right where it meets the knee. It feels like a knot. The pain is kinda dull, but if it gets too bad, i'll stop, stretch and can continue for about another mile before i stop and stretch again.
There is no pain or tightness when I'm walking or doing other activities. I did 45 min on elipitical Saturday with no issues whatsoever.
Trying to figure out how best to treat this thing and why its only happening when I run?
Any thoughts/suggestions? I have my half- marathon in 2 weeks and at this rate, I'll have to stop every mile or so and really dial down my pace.
Thanks
Brian
~350
Is the knot swollen, red, warm to the touch, or painful? If so, it might actually be a blood clot, or deep vein thrombosis. Those suckers are serious and need to be treated by a physician.
I would certainly recommend that you see a sports medicine doctor in any case. Remember RICE--Rest Ice Compression Elevation. If you have any of the above symptoms, DO NOT compress your leg. However, the other 3 are okay to do. Also, if you get the green light from the doctor, add a longer stretching period before you start your run. Runner's World online has some good hamstring stretches you could use.
I would certainly recommend that you see a sports medicine doctor in any case. Remember RICE--Rest Ice Compression Elevation. If you have any of the above symptoms, DO NOT compress your leg. However, the other 3 are okay to do. Also, if you get the green light from the doctor, add a longer stretching period before you start your run. Runner's World online has some good hamstring stretches you could use.
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Thanks for the reply.
Its not a blood clot as there's no pain to the touch, no redness. In fact, when my leg is not motion and I feel around, i can't even feel the cramp, no pain at all. Last Sunday, at its worst, I was able to feel it when i moved the leg, but only slightly. Can't figure out what could be causing it.
Brian
~350
Its not a blood clot as there's no pain to the touch, no redness. In fact, when my leg is not motion and I feel around, i can't even feel the cramp, no pain at all. Last Sunday, at its worst, I was able to feel it when i moved the leg, but only slightly. Can't figure out what could be causing it.
Brian
~350
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