Ow ... something's not right - JP Fitness Forums

kedg · 03-20-2008, 01:02 PM

The last couple of workouts my right thigh (in back, about halfway down between butt & knee) hurts in a something's-not-right kind of way on all of the single leg lunge/step-up exercises. I told myself two workouts ago that the couple of days rest in between would be enough (ok, I did HIIT on one of those days, so not entirely restful), but today it hurt as much if not more.

I guess I already know that the answer, in part, is to rest it - maybe take a longer break before my next workout than usual - but I want to minimize any gaps in my training. So my question is whether there is anything else I can do to help it heal?

Thanks.

Silly Sally · 03-20-2008, 03:11 PM

Depending on what's wrong, wrapping it might help.

So might R.I.C.E. therapy for a day or two, (rest, ice, compression, elevation) alternating with heat after 12 hours or so, and, of course, some Advil to reduce swelling.

Maybe someone with more med knowledge will come along and diagnose?

rixatrix · 03-20-2008, 04:30 PM

What does the pain feel like? Might give more insight into what's wrong. And just remember that the gap in your training could get a lot bigger if you push a legitimate injury...so proceed with caution. I second the suggestion to R.I.C.E.

kedg · 03-21-2008, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the replies. I think I may have made it sound worse than it is. I have to actually squat down on that leg (pretty far) to find the spot that hurts (which I did last night to rub some linament into it), but if I have any weight - i.e., when I'm doing one of the workouts - it really hurts and that leg feels weaker than the other one.

I guess I'm going to try resting an extra day or two before I do the next workout (last one in Stage 2 - a really annoying place to pause), but I can still do HIIT during the "rest".

jvernacchio · 03-21-2008, 08:18 PM

Static stretching, Foam Rolling, electro stimulation, 20 minutes of ice.

kedg · 03-23-2008, 06:46 AM

ok, dumb question: what's foam rolling?

rixatrix · 03-23-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kedg

ok, dumb question: what's foam rolling?

It's using a foam roller on your body parts to sort of iron out any stiff or sore spots. Also referred to as self myofascial release.

You get a foam cylinder (like this), plop down on the floor and roll out your muscles of choice. (This video illustrates the basics.)

It's like getting a great massage from your boyfriend (or girlfriend) without that pesky guilt about reciprocating.

Makes me want to do it right now. If I wasn't all gussied up for Easter, I'd be down on the floor in a heartbeat. I think it's safe to say if you're wearing heels, you have no business stretching on the floor. Not unless you're getting MONDO tips for it.

kedg · 03-24-2008, 11:51 AM

Wow! That does look nice. Now I resent even more sitting here at this desk ...

Thanks.

gibson57guy · 03-24-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rixatrix

It's using a foam roller on your body parts to sort of iron out any stiff or sore spots. Also referred to as self myofascial release.

You get a foam cylinder (like this), plop down on the floor and roll out your muscles of choice. (This video illustrates the basics.)

It's like getting a great massage from your boyfriend (or girlfriend) without that pesky guilt about reciprocating.

Makes me want to do it right now. If I wasn't all gussied up for Easter, I'd be down on the floor in a heartbeat. I think it's safe to say if you're wearing heels, you have no business stretching on the floor. Not unless you're getting MONDO tips for it.

I thought it was going to be another useless gadget until I actually tried one... I am a full fledged convert now

UConnJulie · 03-25-2008, 09:39 AM

How's your hamstring flexibility?