My leg really hurts, should I still go to the gym today?
364898
Perhaps try stretching before excersizing. I hurt my foot about 2 weeks ago doing the same thing, but then my coach told me to stretch for about 20 minutes, and it started going away. As for your situation, I'd let it heal, maybe instead of working on your leg muscles, try your arms instead. Let it rest and try putting ice on it and stretch out before you excersize!
230237
It hurts because you did more than you usually do, or this is all new to you. It'll take some time for your body to get used to your workout. It'll work as long as you stick to it, and keep increasing as your body gets used to it.\nGood luck!!
644499
Ok, I have a really good exercise. It is sort of confusing, but hopefully you will understand! By a wall, lean against it and pretend like you are sitting in a chair. Stay in this position for about two minutes, and do it every day. It builds up leg muscle.
986208
I don't know...but I have had that situation several times. Normally from doing some different activity. For instance, when I moved at work I thought it would be a good idea (fitness wise) to use the steps more, visiting my friends four floors up. Well, I must have done that 5 times that day, walking up and down the stairs which I had not been doing.\n\nThe next two days my thighs and calves tightened up, hurt like all get out. So maybe this kind of activity started your pains.
261132
I have the same issue:\n\nWhat exercises are the cause of the problem?  If it's running, than walk on the treadmill... up a steep hill.\n\nEven though your knee now hurts, some exercises might not.  For me, the eliptical machine and stationary bike don't hurt.\n\nRemember, when doing leg exercises, you don't want to straighten your knee at any time.  With leg presses, make sure your knee is always slightly bent.  In this way you are  using your larger thigh and calf muscles, and alleviating the strain on your knee.\n\ndon't run!
1032801
You should probably try to eat right and exercise daily. I know a fun way to exercise your legs. Get the Dance Dance Revolution game for home and that will keep you jumping. It's fun to play, you get to listen to cool music and you get a nice workout.
152215
it could be muscle soreness, but this usualy occurs the following day.\n\nthe most likely factor is that you are not following proper form doing your exercises. this is generally 90% of the problem especialy if your back and neck is involved.\n\nif you go to a gym where there are trainers, i would suggest you take a quick course on proper exercise form, it will save you a lot of pain and will help you build muscle faster. dont feel bad, all newcomers at this make the same mistakes.\n\nto help in your problem, you can also apply ice for no more than 30 min to the area that hurts, it will help stop the swelling. after that apply something hot for another 30 min, this will cause increased bloodflow and will help repair the muscles that are in pain.\n\ngood luck!
631221
It's a long process I am going through the same thing.  Take a lot of IB profen it's good for inflammation.  Go to the gym and work your quads, eat bannanas.  Lay on your back put your hurt leg in the air and try to bend it down as much as possible.  It's going to hurt you have to try to get over the pain.  Every time you bend it try to make it go lower and lower.  This will help but you have to work with it and do everything your told to do.
47797
haha okok first off i admire your effort..you really went after it...so whats wrong with your legs??blood...when you worked out did you cool down..or did you sit down..when you left your workout room were you out of breath??if you didnt cool down(same exercises with lower reps and weight) you left a good amount of blood in your muscles(legs) are the biggest muscles=more pain) ..you're heart pumps oxygen rich blood your the muscles that need it ...a cool down would have help the blood get back to the heart faster..so you wont have to walk to the car feeling like you have an elephant on your back..also you could have just overwork yourself..after a workout,when you go home check your heart beat ..if i still beating fast two hours after working out ..you need it clutch down a gear..if this was recent go for a walk...you'll be less sore after work outs to!!...hope this helps..a very smart question too
965775
They will if you over do it and you have only just started exercising.  Ask the gym for a plan of exercises.  You will ache until you get fitter and then you won't ache so much.  Also, make sure you warm up and cool down stretch that way you will avoid getting yourself an injury.
284141
Take off all your clothes and lay on the Bed for a few minutes to see if it go away. May try stretching the leg some too. It could be a pinched nerve and should be OK in a few days. I not sure what you feel, but, you know your Body better than anyone. IF, it not feel right to you soon, you may want to see a Doctor just to play it safe. Many problems can start out feeling like nothing and slowly progress into a major disabling condition.
942386
Think..hot tub, jacuzzi, sauna, long hot bath.....anything to relax your muscles.  You'll be sore for a couple of days.   Hopefully it was worth it!\n\nTake ibuprofin for the pain and in case anything is swollen!
744677
Go for check up, could be pulled muscle, or chest infection. Dont leave it any longer or it could turn to pluerisy, which just takes you longer to get back on you'r feet, good luck and health. lol
606033
Sounds like shin splints.  You probably don't need to go to the doctor.  You should stay off your feet awhile, and use a cortisone cream on them.  Take an anti-inflammatory med, unless you have any medical condition which would make that unwise.  If they don't feel better with 3-4 days of relative ease, go to the doctor.  \nIf you're going to play softball and tennis regularly, make sure you're wearing good shoes that are designed for those specific uses, and stretch beforehand.
323022
It's normal to be sore, but don't use it an excuse to not go. Go again, but make sure you stretch really well before your workout. \nGood luck!
605829
aputate your leg.\n\nor you could try icing it, but if that doesn't work, get a MRI and make sure there's no scar tissue built up in that area.
851897
You might have sprained or pulled the muscle. A nice massage might help.