I have a pulled muscle! can you help?
928310
Well buddy, you have definitely over worked your muscle. That muscle will take a very long time to heal because you use it so much to walk. Calf raises do not give you hops'.  You need to strengthen your thighs and back legs for hops. You need to do jump ropes, plyometrics, run in sand or along the beach or even up steep hills, but not calf raises. You might be able to play Monday, but your game is going to be sluggish, because you cannot do anything. You cannot shoot because you have to use those muscles to get lift off the ground to shoot the ball. Ice you legs, then put heat on them. If you can try and not do any walking until Sunday afternoon, then go and shoot a few shots, just to get your rhythm back, then you might be okay. But if I were you, I would wait for about 5 days until I got back on the court. I don't know if this is your first game of the season or what but there are a lot more games left, I would rather be there for the regular season and the playoffs rather than the preseason. So take your time and get yourself together. Rest for now and know that calf raises, are not the thing to do get your hops right.\nGOD BLESS and good luck this year
1053225
It truly depends on what you were doing.  Were you excercising or doing a new activity.  You may have pulled a muscle or experiencing tendonitis.  I am not a doctor by any means, except that I have had simular symptoms and it eventually went away.  Try some antiinflammatories such as ibuprofen.  If it hurts to pee or anything like that, then you might want to consider seeking medical attention.
553580
That's rough; I've had that problem a few times and it isn't any fun! You need some muscle relaxers, even mild ones are better than none, and also some pain relievers, preferebly something strong, like 800 miligram Ibuprofen. Then you need to take it easy.
301438
Are u sure it's not broken?  You may need an xray to find out and/or to see if something else is going on.  If it's not something major, then alternate ice packs, with hot whirlpools -- first 20 minutes ice, then 20 minutes hot whirlpool right afterwards.  Try it a few times if you can find the time b4 then.  Keep the leg elevated whenever possible too.  And get rid of all the topical stuff as that's not going to do anything.   You need to get the swelling down as much as possible (ice is the best thing for that) and give it a rest.  Ibuprofen works for swelling too.  As for the Saturday tournament, if you are allowed to, wrap and/or tape the affected area during the event. Good luck!
580270
I would get some exercise bands, and gently pull them so you can strengthen your shoulder, but not aggressively. \n\ngood luck.
524094
go see your GP may be nothing to worry about or you have sprained , pulled muscles which may need attention.
427773
*  Apply ice to the injury for 15 to 20 minutes each hour for the first 1 to 2 days. Put the ice in a plastic bag and place a towel between the bag of ice and your skin.\n    * After the first 1 to 2 days, you may put heat on the injury to help ease the pain. Use a heating pad (set on low), a whirlpool bath, or warm, moist towels for 15 to 20 minutes every hour for 48 hours.\n    * Do not use the pulled muscle for 2 to 3 days, or while you still have pain.\n    * Your doctor may suggest you wrap the injured area with an elastic (ace) bandage for a few days. Be careful not to wrap it too tightly because it may make the area numb or tingly. Loosen the wrap if you get these symptoms.\n    * If you need an air splint, your doctor can show you how to make it fit right. Wear the splint until the doctor says you may take it off.\n    * You can take off an air splint or ace wrap when showering or bathing.\n    * You may use over-the-counter medicines for pain. Always take medications exactly as directed.\n    * If you are given a tetanus shot, your arm may get swollen, red, and warm to the touch at the site of the shot. This is a normal reaction to the medicine. And yes, some pulled muscles require a shot, depending on how severe.\n\nCall Your Doctor If...\n\n    * The pain or swelling gets worse.
397084
Figure out what is was you did that caused the strain then do the same exact thing but in a backwards reverse motion! That should pull everything right back to where it started! If at first you feel nothing, then just remember second verse, not the same as the first! RICE!Rest ice compression and elevation! To elevate the groin, that is the question!
522988
try going to a physical therapist. Most groin injuries are short term and heal in a matter of weeks. I have never heard of a year long groin pull. try stretching it at least once a day. Good luck with that.
702632
Have you done new or extreme exercises?  Perhaps you pulled a muscle in your neck?  You can try www.webmd.com  You can look up symptoms and possible home treatments.  If you're in extreme pain, I would see your Dr. right away.
1022949
Go to the ER. You could have pulled something, and it might get worse over time.
91078
You can go to a massgae therapist as the muscle is probably tight and pinching a nerve.
744729
You've probably strained the muscles from all the heaving ... it should feel better in a day or so, but if it doesn't perhaps you should get to the Doctor ...
1171421
You need to drink lots of water. If you are that sore, then you must be sweating it out by the buckets! Also, plain water is not the best. Drink something that balances your electrolyets, like Gatorade or some similar product. If you don't want to go broke buying Gatorade, make your own. Just mix Kool-Aid or whatever brand you prefer (non-sweetened) with 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp salt. This replaces what your body loses during the workout. I would recommend drinking 1 liter of water for every hour you are working out, and following up with one liter of Gatorade and continued water until bed. Also, keep water by your bedside and drink it regularly when you wake up at night (to turn over or to get up and go to the bathroom). Doing these things will prevent your body from getting too dehydrated from the work out and will rebalance your electrolytes. Also, do not strenuously work out the same muscle groups 2 days in a row. This does more harm than good as the muscle does not have time to repair and grow between workouts. DO however stretch the muscles thoroughly and make sure that you do not "nurse" them the next day. Stretching a couple times throught the day, combined with your normal activity, will help to release the lactic acid from the muscles as quickly as possible. The less you drink and the more you "nurse" the muscle, the longer you will be sore. Finally, eat banans and raisins as your snacks. These are high potassium fruits and will help to prevent muscle cramps, especially at night. I learned all these things the hard way when I began working out. I hope what I have learned helps you!
408583
My opinion: if it doesn't hurt all the time- try and get a 30 minute basic swedish massage- with attention to that area. Go to an experienced massage therapist though, usually they'll know what it is and if you need further help.  \nYou can look up muscle knots on the internet or read an A&P book for more knowledge what they are and what causes them. They basically happened because like you say you overstretched the muscle and it hasn't ever been able to relax on it's own.  Don't be suprised if they wanna do a glut.(butt) massage too- some low back problems start there. I know it's strange but it will feel better.
374981
(m)\n\nthe immediate treatment protocol for many sports-related injuries, including hamstring pulls or strains. \n\n\nRest the affect area. \n\nIce the injury. \n\nCompress the injury (Apply a bandage or other compressive device) \n\nElevate the injury \n\nIf the muscle is completely torn, surgery may be necessary to repair and reattach it. No treatment is complete without proper rehabilitation to strengthen and stretch the muscle. \n\nPreventing hamstring injury \n\nThe best way to prevent a hamstring injury is to stretch, both before and after an activity. Weak or tight hamstrings can contribute to low back pain, so doing exercises to strengthen and stretch the hamstrings may also reduce your risk of low back pain. \n\nSit down and straighten your left leg. The sole of your right foot should rest next to the inside of your straightened leg. Lean slightly forward and touch your foot with your fingers. Keep your left foot upright with the ankle and toes relaxed. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat with right leg.
164608
It might be possible in rare instances but much more likely to be a pulled muscle.  In either case there really is nothing much that can be done.  You can wrap an elastic bandage around the area & it may help a little, it won't completely stop the pain.  Time will take care of it.  I've had both more than once and have been told this by my doctor.