Let's play doctor

Huyton Layne · September 5, 2012

Alright boys,
I think I've pulled the top end of my hamstring. Never even strained my hammy this high before. Keep getting a sharp pain right at the base of my arse cheek. I've rested ( meaning just walking no exercise) it for 2 and a half weeks and it won't seem to heal. Can't afford the doctor as I'm in the states and it costs just to walk thru the door. Anyone know if it can be strapped or any treatment for it so I can play Saturday? Or should I just give up and rest it til I'm pain free?
Thx xx

Chimpy Glassman · September 5, 2012

EvertonRich said:
give up and rest it til I'm pain free?

Yes! No use playing through pain as you will just make it wose. Rest up and try to get some physio when you're feeling better.

Del · September 5, 2012

Chop it off mate its the only safe bet

Pblueman · September 5, 2012

agreed dont try to play through it, just give it plenty of rest and gentle stretching

DualityNSNO · September 5, 2012

I play Doctor with ye mar every night.

Seriously though - rest, and do some gentle stretching/bits of physio and the likes, as already noted.

chicoazul · September 5, 2012

You've been bummed in your sleep mate, no two ways about it like.

Del · September 5, 2012

I would play at least twice a day mate to see if it gets better that way

Try wearing ankle weights aswell

The T-Dex · September 5, 2012

RICE lad RICE.

Strap it up good and proper.

bluejock · September 5, 2012

30 minutes in a bath of sawdust.

chicoazul · September 5, 2012

bluejock said:
30 minutes in a bath of sawdust.

First sensible comment I've seen in this thread. You've well got letters after your name lid, the mask slipped there Dr.

Del · September 5, 2012

chicoazul said:
You've been bummed in your sleep mate, no two ways about it like.

Your right lad

Remember yer mar having a bad hamstring last week

chicoazul · September 5, 2012

I wish to place on record that I'm officially complaining to the powers that be @grandoldteam @GOT_micknick @Dylanhasaskateboarderbeardffs over this uncalled for very personal insult.

Del · September 5, 2012

chicoazul said:
I wish to place on record that I'm officially complaining to the powers that be @grandoldteam @GOT_micknick @Dylanhasaskateboarderbeardffs over this uncalled for very personal insult.

Ok one part I got wrong ffs

She wasnt asleep

Phyllis Stein · September 5, 2012

Anti inflammatories if you are allowed them.
Ice baths.
Bit of physio, some stretches, walking backwards, that sort of thing.

How exactly did you do it? Is the pain nearest your abdomen or your backside? Because you dont really want a pull/strain internet diagnosis of an actual hernia.