His twig & berries are hot!
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You need at least 6-8 weeks for it to heal. Stressing it out will could cause you to re-injury it or worse have the injury be permanent. Rest it and when you start playing again make sure that you warm up the muscle and then stretch it, then go 'Play Ball!' |
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angel94
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the thing that will help a torn hamstring is to rest for like a week and put ice on it and that also happen to me |
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Rock D
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what ever you do DO NOT STRETCH IT. It will only make it more inflamed and keep it there. The best thing available is r.i.c.e. It will never get better if you are playing on it still.
But since i am an athlete and i know how it feels. Shorten your stride when you run, lots of painkillers, and avoid over exertion. Wrap it up tight and make sure there is a lil pressure on it. It will hurt at first but gradually it will subside...(not saying its not gonna still hurt, it juz wont hurt as bad as it was). |
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shifty0800
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whiskey...and lots of it. |
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Answernian
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I would say to go with what your doctor/phys. trainer recommends. But, I think the real answer is preventive maintenance/stretching. Smoothly with both legs locked straight, attempt to touch the ground until you feel minor discomfort (not pain) in hamstrings and hold and then slowly
and smoothly rise to stand using palms on thighs for aid (anticipate back stress prevention). Incorporate this into your
other pre physical activity stretches. Your muscles will respond in appreciation. :) |
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♥Chelsey♥
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simple answer A DOCTOR. |
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willie j
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Rest,elevation and some type of salve to rejuvenate your torn ligaments.Give your body time to heal.REMEMBER THIS,haste makes waste. |
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lestermount
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You can try to wrap the leg in a tight bandage. This will restrict the movement of the muscle. It will also restrict the ability to run since you can not get a full stride. Massage may help the healing time. Use ice after working out and at night. |
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CK1
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I have been playing softball for many years, and at one point in time in my long standing career suffered such an injury. What I've done in the past is rested the injury to prevent further damage.
I know that you're eager to get out there and really let loose, however doing so may result in further damage. You may alternate in applying ice and heat to help with discomfort. An Epsome salt bath in hot water, and applying green rubbing alcohol to the injured area does wonders.
Take it easy...softball will always be there. |
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danasullivan70
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I had a similar injury last summer only mine was a pulled groin muscle. Also being a softball player I didn't want to miss a game. I iced it before a game and jogged slowly around the bases. Then I used an ace bandage during the game. Hope this helps a bit and good luck. |
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stratotanker
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R.I.C.E.
Rest - for a few days
Ice - Use ice packs on your injured mucle
Compression - tie your muscle in a sling after the ice treatment
Excercise - begin traing once better |
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Joel B
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The first thing you want to do with a hamstring injury is apply ice every hour to two hours for twentyfour hours. Then go to heat. (heating pad, hot tub, bath, shower etc.) as much as possible. In between time you want to keep it wrapped. Get the longest and widest Ace bandage you can. Start wrapping right above the knee. While wrapping move up the thigh pulling up as if the hamstring has torn and fallen so your are imagining that your pulling the hamstring back up into place. If your getting ready to compete the wrap can't be tight enough. Stretch as often as possible when you can during competition but don't over stretch. Often is what your looking for to just stay loose. If your not moving rub it with a fast motion to keep it warm while you stretch. Theres also a hamstring sleeve you can wear to keep it tight and warm while you compete. I would suggest wearing it over the wrap. If you suffer from these injuries often your probably to fast for your body to handle or you just don't know how to stretch properly or effectively and as much as people like to think they can tell you, you really just need to know your own body. You don't have to be injured to wear the sleeve it may help prevent future injuries. I hope this has been helpful. |
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whitewolf alaska
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heat the first 24hr. then cold for a couple of days do not use for a week, |
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ambi565
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rest |
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Breaking Benjamin
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Keep off of it as much as possible, rest it very well, keep it iced.
If you are in pain, put some Icy/Hot on there.
Rest for about a week or so, keeping it iced as much as possible, and you may want to stretch it out after it starts to heal and not hurt, that will probably help it.
But definately stretch it before exercise or softball. You need to do that. Maybe drink some protein shakes as well.
Hope this helps, good luck with the healing process!
Get back in the game and play hard! |
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not important
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lye down for a while and ice it. afterwards, you should put a heating pad on it. avoid movement-resting it will give it a chance to heal and there will not be as much pressure on it. consult a doctor if any pain continues, he/she will know the proper treatment. in fact, my dad is a doctor, which is why i know what to do. |
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Maddison J
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The first time i tore my hamstrings I put a brace around it. A moveable one. But now my hamstrings and cuades are really week so i have to wear that moveable brace everytime i play softball. Just make it tight but engough to move around it. If your foot begins to tingle, you've made it too tight. But, that will help you. Don't go all out the first day. Rest and ice, then heat will make it all better. Sure its going to be sore for a while but if you want to ply softball really bad then your going to have to get through it. Make sure everytime that you play after it is healed streatch really really good, or your going to pull it again. |
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In My Red High Heels
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Ice it for half an hour at the time, then apply heat on it. Do that off and on. Depending on the severity of the tear, you might have to have surgery. |
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kenny
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What i think will most help a torn hamstring is
1.rest,
2.ice,
3.compression (e.g., an ace bandage), and
4.elevation. |
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Jorge P
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tape! |
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brek69amx
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Lots of Beer!!!! |
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Zelda Hunter
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You need to get into a good physical therapy program - one that other athletes use. Have you been to your orthopedic surgeon for an evaluation yet? Not all physical therapists or orthopedists are alike. |
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missfloor
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You are 3 weeks in. Have you seen a doc? Are you sure it was a tear? You should be in physical therapy and also hydrotherapy. Please take your advice from a profession, not some random person online. I would be alternating heat and ice and consulting a physician. |
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garybonner@sbcglobal.net
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As a past college wrestler I ahve pulled a hamstring or two.Time is the only safe answer but rehab is a must . Very small and easy streching then brisk walking before running and jumping is even thought about if you take your time it will heal better than ever |
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juanes addicion
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you are on the 60 day DL pal...you want to REALLY help yourself...you have to lay off...you have to let it heal..go see a doctor..get physical therapy and fix it correctly...if you retear this ..it will take you out completely and may effect your actual job... |
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chuck
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Stay off your feet! |
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Sawyer
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High protein diet & glocusamine/ chondroiton supplements |
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drshorty
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You should listen to the people who are telling you to be cautious. An injury that has lasted three weeks already sounds rather serious and you should see a doctor and perhaps get into a physical therapy program or some other sort of treatment. Continuing to play on that leg may make your condition worse, and, depending on what it is, could maybe even cause you to need surgery or not be able to play anymore. It's much better to be cautious than to hurt yourself permanently. I recommend that you don't play softball until your doctor gives you permission to do so. Get professional help on this one. |
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Jocelyn M
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i find that rest, bengay, and rehab is the best solution. |
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Michael
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Depends on the severity of the tear and your own, personal ability to heal.
Ice (til numb) twice a day, Aleve or Tylenol (No aspirin! It's a blood thinner.), and rest (keep leg straight). Cool water soaks will also help. Wrap with ACE bandage while working. Once you start to gain some freedom of movement, alternate heating pad treatments and gentle massage with Icy Hot or Biofreeze as you lightly stretch as well as you can. (Tip: do not use the cooling agents with a heating pad. Wait until the effect is gone before using heat.)
If you're like me, this will get you on your feet pretty quickly. I also play softball and pulled a groin muscle something fierce on Sunday and I'm already doing squats and stepper work. Do what you can ASAP and the body will respond with accelerated healing.
Oh, and take in plenty of protein (regenerating muscle) especially right before bed, potassium (muscle flexibility), and get plenty of sleep (the body heals when you sleep).
I wish you all the best. |
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Elv3nice
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Try the RICE method.
The R stands for rest, make sure you rest your leg and get plenty of fluids, try not to walk around on it to much, if you must use a crutch.
The I stands for Ice. Make sure you press Ice, or some sports relief that will freeze the injury, onto the injured area.
The C stands for compression, this means placing pressure on the injured area, wrapping it in a bandage will work.
The E stands for elevation, lifting the injury in the air so no pressure is put on it for at least 10 minutes at a time, if not longer.
I hope this helps and that you feel better soon. We learnt this method at school in Applied Science and it's one that many physiotherapists and paramedics use, to get the person back to good health asap. |
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