Is my hamstring sore? pulled?
830642
It will probably go away, don't worry. You shold consider not pushing above your limits when you are stretching; there is no point to it really. You will not develop anything faster, yet it is dangerous.
253118
I believe you are talking about the biceps femoris.  The common name for the strain is a hamstring pull.  Heat and rest followed by stretching and moderate exercise is the best way to overcome this injury.
80232
Could be bursitis but i would get a doctor to check it out.
170377
Depending on which calf muscle you pulled (gastroc or soleus) and their severity, healing time may vary between 4-16 weeks depending on treatment, therapy and activity level.  Some calf injuries are very slow at healing and you need to refrain from any time of activity to maximize healing.  \n\nStart off with ice for 10 min intervals during the acute phase and continue as necessary until all swelling is gone.
495262
If you do not stretch, then you could get seriously injured, as for your coach, try asking for some stretch time.GOOD LUCK!!!
413462
Drink PLENTY of water.  Warm up before and stretch after.  It takes a while to get over a pulled muscle.  I pulled a quad one fall, would think it's OK and then re-aggravate it every time I'd start to run.
546631
Are you sure it's a virus an not muscle soreness as a result of physical activity?
919492
You need to take complete rest. \n\nYou have already seen a doctor. You do need to see two different doctors, to rule out things.\n\nSee an urologist.\n\nSee a sports doctor it may be a muscle pain in the stomach area.\n\nYou  had an ultra sound, but another opinion is in order from a good general practitioner(see this one first).\n\nBut start with rest for a week or so. \n\nThere are over the counter creams for pain apply them only to stomach area.\n\nPossible check list.\n\nBladder.\nDid you lift any thing heavy. \nHernia, there are different kind. Did you have cough that started the pain if so have a check done for Hyatal hernia, a simple touch test by a doctor who knows how to check it, you should be sitting on a stool with your heels on the stool doctor will touch your stomach in different location, if your doctor has not done this then he is not aware of it, ask him a call will do. If he says he does not do it(does not believe in it, then he is not the doctor you want to see for this, if he says next time remind me, he is KO he just did not think about it. He was relying heavily on ultra sound.
406899
You ought to do your best to keep the swelling down so ice it after working it and take IBuprophen when you are not running/marching on it. (Usually a bad idea to take it during because then you won't be able to feel the pain that tells you when you are injuring it more.) You're gonna wanna get it checked out though, it can lead to other problems while you are trying to compensate for your hamstring. \nYouv'e gotta cut back as much as you can in order for it to heal. And always make sure you warm it up and THEN stretch it gently before actually using it. Do not do any sprints if you can help it and ease into whatever you do.
358643
Yes it might be discouraging, but keep going. I'm sore every day. When you push your body to its limits working out you strech muscels that will later reproduce and become stronger. When sore just take a day break and start working agian. Working out is fun and great for you. I'd 100 times rather be sore than fat! LOL!\n\nP.S.: This is normal
858438
hell ask if it hurts really bad and feel ur knee a little then do a mri
1079365
I would follow the coaches' orders and take it easy. If you are playing on it and as you said "competitively" then of course it's still swollen. You need to lay off it untill it heals. This can compound a minor injury into something worse.
725703
Well first you have to figure out what type of hamstring you have. Grade 1,2 or 3.\n\nGrade 1:\n-Might have tightness in the thigh. \n-May be able to walk properly. \n-Probably won't have much swelling. \n-Lying on front and trying to bend the knee against resistance probably won't produce much pain. \n\nGrade 2:\n-Probably cannot walk properly. \n-May get occasional sudden twinges of pain during activity. \n-May notice swelling. \n-Pressing in causes pain. \n-Bending the knee against resistance causes pain. \n-Might be unable to fully straighten the knee. \n\nGrade 3-\n-Unable to walk properly without the aid of crutches. \n-In severe pain. \n-Bad swelling appear immediately. \n-A static contraction will be painful and might produce a bulge in the muscle. \n-Expect to be out of competition for 3 to twelve weeks or more. \n\n     After you figure out which one you have here is how to heal it:\n\nGrade 1:\n-Use a compression bandage or heat retainer until you feel no pain. \n-See a sports injury professional who can advise on rehabilitation and strengthening. \n\nGrade 2-\n-Ice, compress, elevate, use crutches for 3 to 5 days. \n-See a sports injury specialist who can advise on rehabilitation.\n\nGrade 3:\n-Seek medical attention immediately!!! \n-R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate.) Use crutches. \n-See a sports injury professional who can advise on rehabilitation and prevention.
268100
Good one to do is with a partner. Sit down and stretch your legs as far apart as you can. Your friend puts his feet by your ankles and pushes your legs further apart. Keep your torso upright. Communication is vital, it's going to be uncomfortable but avoid sharp pain, a gentle ache is ok. Once you're uncomfortable enough (heh) grab a hold of his hands, and he will lean backwards as you stretch forward. Good hamstring flexibility isn't worth much if your abdomen isn't flexible too. Hold it for about 10 seconds, then get your own back and do it him! \n\nHope I've explain it well enough for you, if it causes you real pain don't do it.
851897
You might have sprained or pulled the muscle. A nice massage might help.
178090
A sore knee ligament will give you localized pain in and around the knee.  A shin splint is just a strain of the anterior tibal muscle.  For the knee ligament, however, you may want to consult your doctor or orthopedist to have it checked and possibly x-rayed.
702865
Well, this could be many things.  I've been a dancer for 20 years (i'm almost 22) and a dance teacher since I was 15.  Although I don't see it too often, occasionally I will get an overly eager dancer who will over-do themselves on their splits (or over-splits).  Yes, it takes practice to get them, but if you DO NOT have them yet.. take your time.  You cannot just push yourself to the floor if your muscles are not ready to go there.\n\nBesides that, you could have hurt your hamstring.  Look up some anatomy figures online and you will see that your hamstring attach at your knee.  If you severely "pulled" your hamsting that can take weeks upon weeks of therapy to get back to a normal level.. especially a dancer who takes thier body into extreme ranges of motion.  Not to mention that there could be tiny tears in your muscles...\n\nLike someone else said, it could be numerous other things.  Your best bet is to have your family doctor refer you to a specialist.  They will do manual muscle testing and many other things to pinpoint what exactly has gone wrong.  \n\nMoral of the story, take a break (even though I know how hard that can be!), even if it is only one day to go to the doctor.  You must get this resolved before you cause yourself damage for life.