strained my hamstring what now?

[Felixflex]

any suggestions on leg exercises I can do that wont involve the hamstring for the next 1-2 weeks while it heals up.

 

[Shrek]

A week or two rest won't hurt. Don't risk further injury.

 

[Semillon]

See a physio (if you have not already).

What I thought was a quad strain was a quad tear that ended up taking 9months to completely heal.

 

[Mackie]

See a physio (if you have not already).

What I thought was a quad strain was a quad tear that ended up taking 9months to completely heal.

^this.

If you get the ok from physio maybe leg extentions and calf work??

 

[Felixflex]

god I hope not
I'm not really in the position to see a physio due to work

 

[GUZZLA]

Mate, if you work for yourself, fair enough not being able to have too much time off for rest. But you need to be smart about this and at least get it seen to by a doctor. Not taking the voluntary time off now could see you forced into taking a whole lot longer off work and everything else for that matter. They are not the sort of injuries to take lightly. They will fuck you up the moment you give it curry before it's really ready.

Like Shrek said, at least take a break from the gym and just take it easy for 2 weeks.

 

[Azz]

How did you injure your hammy? How severe is it - got any bruising?? See a physio if you can, obviously do the whole Rest ice compression elevation.

 

[Darkoz]

Can you do leg extensions?

 

[slash]

How long ago did you do it?

 

[Felixflex]

Did it yesturday, hard to describe how I actually injured myself it was on the descent performing a squat. Struggled to walk yesturday but haven't had any sign of pain. I'm away on work miles from any physio. I don't have a taxing job.

I won't be doing anything to cause further damage until I've got it checked I was just seeking advice as I haven't had an injury before.

 

[Felixflex]

I have taken the advice on board, thanks a lot!

 

[slash]

Ice for the first 48 hours.
Then gentle stretching and get your hands on a TENS machine if you can.
And one more thing, I've done the same injury and didn't wait long enough, so wait until it feels good, then add an extra week

 

[taurus]

Did it yesturday, hard to describe how I actually injured myself it was on the descent performing a squat. Struggled to walk yesturday but haven't had any sign of pain. I'm away on work miles from any physio. I don't have a taxing job.

I won't be doing anything to cause further damage until I've got it checked I was just seeking advice as I haven't had an injury before.

R.I.C.E mate

rest, ice, compression, elevation.

If you are on your feet at work, do that when back in your room.
If no compression stuff, the ice and elevation will help.
Once back in town, see a medical professional if it hasn't improved!

 

[Stonelifter]

I blew a hammy once crossing the road, that shit is no good. Streching, ice and foam rolling will help.