I strained my hamstring a few weeks ago after some fast 200s, and tried to take care of the problem with RICE. After the pain was long gone, I was doing a 400 workout @ 5k pace and felt pain radiate down my hamstring and calf. Now there is a very persistent and mild pain in both my hamstring in calf while at rest, but it feels fine while doing normal runs. I'm at a loss as to how to proceed. Any treatment tips?
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renewed marathoner wrote:
rest
I think this would be the best. I strained my calf last tuesday and it was painful to walk. I haven't run since then but have been on a regimen of pool running, massaging, icing, ibuprofen, etc. and the bruising, swelling, and pain are gone. However, my calf is still tight due to the damage and scar tissue. Once I get the strength and flexibility back I will run again. I am probably looking at two weeks total out of running. Rest has done wonders for a strained/damaged muscle.
Injured Runner wrote:
I strained my hamstring a few weeks ago after some fast 200s, and tried to take care of the problem with RICE. After the pain was long gone, I was doing a 400 workout @ 5k pace and felt pain radiate down my hamstring and calf. Now there is a very persistent and mild pain in both my hamstring in calf while at rest, but it feels fine while doing normal runs. I'm at a loss as to how to proceed. Any treatment tips?
Tight hip flexors will cause your hammies & calves to work too hard. So your problem may originate from up there. Please read. Worked for me...
http://www.mikereinold.com/2013/10/can-tight-hip-flexors-cause-tight-hamstrings.htmlI took 5 days off after the initial strain, and another 5 after the calf started to hurt. I've been massaging both the hamstring and the calf with a lacrosse ball, which has helped, but isn't totally treating the problem. Are there any strength exercises I can do or something?
5 days obviously wasn't enough. listen to your body. honestly 5 days is nothing for even a minor injury. yes there are lots if exercises you could do. also you should look at your form. finally, you might need more base and less speed work.
I'm mi every in exercises so I'm sorry I can't help you there but regardless you probably shouldn't be doing them now while you're injured
I'm no expert*' sorry
renewed marathoner wrote:
5 days obviously wasn't enough. listen to your body. honestly 5 days is nothing for even a minor injury. yes there are lots if exercises you could do. also you should look at your form. finally, you might need more base and less speed work.
I'm mi every in exercises so I'm sorry I can't help you there but regardless you probably shouldn't be doing them now while you're injured
Well the reason I'm against resting any more than I have is because 1. There's no pain while running, and it seems to be improving very slowly and 2. Because I'm pretty far into my build-up, and I can't really afford to take anymore time off. I'm just looking for some treatment that can expedite the healing process
Sciatic nerve irritation, most likely. See a good PT who works with runners.
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Sciatic nerve irritation, most likely. See a good PT who works with runners.
I agree. And to the OP, don't rush your speed sessions next time. You should get quicker and smoother as the session progresses.
Injured Runner wrote:
Well the reason I'm against resting any more than I have is because 1. There's no pain while running,
That's actually a good sign. Be proactive and get some competent massage therapy. Very tight glutes will trigger a piriformis issue (akin to classic sciatica). It's all connected.