anyone ever hurt a hammy?

[tpaine07]

Ah, just hurt my hammy last night for the first time ever. Was playing some softball and about to round third when it popped real bad (felt like someone shot me with a BB gun from the inside out). I went to the ER and they did an xray and said there was no tear so thats a plus. I dont see how an xray can determine a tear, I always thought an MRI was for ligaments and such, but im sure they know better than me. I can walk so its not terrible, but it hurts pretty badly.

Well the bad news is im going away to college for hockey in exactly 1 week and I hope it can be at least mostly healed by then. Has anyone had this happen to them? How long did it take to heal? What did you do to help yourself?



thanks in advance.

 

[Big Daddy]

I've had it happen a couple of times. I don't think you will be ready to go in a week. Depends on how bad it is, but they are not real fast healers. Sorry.

 

[THE KOD]

I have a freind Mike Vick that gets them all the time.
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More severe injuries may result in a sharp pain in the back of the thigh, usually in full stride.

A rupture or tear may leave you unable to stand or walk. The muscle may be tender to the touch, and it may be painful to stretch your leg. Within a few days after a tear, the area may appear very bruised.

Treating hamstring injury

Remember RICE, and you will know the immediate treatment protocol for many sports-related injuries, including hamstring pulls or strains.


Rest the affect area.

Ice the injury.

Compress the injury (Apply a bandage or other compressive device)

Elevate the injury

If the muscle is completely torn, surgery may be necessary to repair and reattach it. No treatment is complete without proper rehabilitation to strengthen and stretch the muscle.

Preventing hamstring injury

The best way to prevent a hamstring injury is to stretch, both before and after an activity. Weak or tight hamstrings can contribute to low back pain, so doing exercises to strengthen and stretch the hamstrings may also reduce your risk of low back pain.

Sit down and straighten your left leg. The sole of your right foot should rest next to the inside of your straightened leg. Lean slightly forward and touch your foot with your fingers. Keep your left foot upright with the ankle and toes relaxed. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat with right leg.
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KOD

 

[Lucy11]

It depends how severe it is. I play softball and have hurt it.I would say 2 -3 weeks rest would be good. What I do now is stretch for 15-20 minutes. Since I've been doing this I haven't pulled it. Depending on what your status is on the team I would let the coach know of your situation.

 

[gardenweasel]

the back of my leg always turned black and blue....felt like somebody shot me when it happened(three times for me...i think once it happens,it can become a chronic problem)....looked like somebody hit me with a baseball bat....

maybe mine was a recurring tear...i never went to the hospital...maybe i should have....

it was very debilitating for me...couldn`t sit...
took 3 or 4 weeks at least...

g.l.,bro....

 

[tpaine07]

Its coming along well for anyone that cares. Im icing a ton and taking meds to keep the swelling down. Today it is alot better, I dont have much of a problem walking normally anymore and when I take awkward steps it isnt getting tweaked as bad. I guess mine isnt too bad after all, just the scary part is the pop that occured. I think im going to try stretching it out a ton today and see how that goes.

 

[SixFive]

Hamstrings take a lot of time to heal. Sounds like you're doing everything you need to do. Hope you get to feeling better.

 

[Morris]

Pulled one years ago jogging. Hurt like hell. Just be careful when you start up again a quick more could set you back several weeks.

 

[bogdog]

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