I wanna whine!!!!!!

[Mr. Drags]

I tore my hamstring earlier in the year and a week or so ago I reinjured it --OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

It's annoying as all get out and it hurts.

I need sympathy :cry:

[Ono]

Awwwww......how did you do that?

[exitwound]

I tore my hamstring earlier in the year and a week or so ago I reinjured it --OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

It's annoying as all get out and it hurts.

I need sympathy :cry:

ACK!!! That's no f'n good!

As someone who has had many many injuries over the years and still deals with a lot of pain on a daily basis....my sympathy you have, in spades! I've torn hamstrings and it SUCKS.

I have highly developed and very tight hamstrings because of my years as a professional cyclist; the idea of tearing one these days on top of everything else I have to deal with.....ugh! :shock:

You taking anything for that? Ibuprofen and APAP at least?

[Gaius Millhelm]

wus! :roll:

naaah, that sucks :evil:

[Mr. Drags]

You taking anything for that? Ibuprofen and APAP at least?

When I originally tore it (did it stepping into a hole after slipping off a hill while playing golf, don't ask me how though) I was put on prednisone and celebrex, which pretty much took care of it -- along with lots of icy hot and a heating pad.

How I reinjured it, I guess was from lifting weights.

But to deal with it over the last week or so I've ingested lots of ibuprofen and BC powder

[Benjamin Martin]

Have you ever used a Tens Device? You can buy your own over the internet for around $80.00 and I can attest that they do help. You should also consider a daily stretching regimen once your injury is healed.

[exitwound]

If you're having inflammation problems, I *strongly* suggest you go to your local health food store (or DoctorsTrust.com) and get some Turmeric. Take as much as you can, it's basically a food spice so there's no toxicity or overdose concerns....and it is absolutely the most effective inflammation control 'medication' I have ever taken -- plus no side effects.

For the longer term, based on my athletic experience (and the accompanying injuries) as well as my own knee problems (from bashing them against boulders over and over again at high speeds, only about half the time with armor on LOL)....I strongly recommend Bromelain, which is a fruit extract enzyme.

Bromelain, taken before every meal on an empty stomach, will help your body turn scar tissues back into regular tissue....and also help control your inflammation while preventing infection to boot! It's been a lifesaver for me.

Turmeric and Bromelain are the only reason I can even get up in the morning, with all my old mountain bike racing injuries. Without them I'd probably be gouging my own eyes out from the pain..... :(

[exitwound]

Ginger and any hot spice (ex. Cayenne pepper) are also good for inflammation.....

[Mr. Drags]

Thanks for the advice guys. Something natural is what I need, too much aspirin on the stomach can cause some problems.

It's healing up, just not as quickly as I'd like.

And Ben, you're right, I should stretch better than I do now

[exitwound]

Thanks for the advice guys. Something natural is what I need, too much aspirin on the stomach can cause some problems.

It's healing up, just not as quickly as I'd like.

And Ben, you're right, I should stretch better than I do now

Don't use aspirin; I consider it the painkiller of last resort (e.g. when you don't have anything else, or if your condition specifically responds to aspirin best for some reason).

Generally I always choose Ibuprofen; you can take up to double the recommended dose for serious pain if need be. It's the most effective against inflammatory proteins and tends to have the least side effects. Years of moderate to severe chronic pain have forced me to figure these things out.....

Stretching in general is good, but I would very strongly recommend signing up for a regular yoga class with a respected teacher if you can. They'll work around your knee problems and you won't believe how much it helps both body and mind....

I literally get incredibly high after a good yoga session. Even runner's high from an hours-long bike ride isn't quite as incredible as the rush from having all your happy glands go into overdrive.

<3 natural endorphins 8)

[Benjamin Martin]

I'm still taking the Ginger and Bromelain for my herniated disc and I can't thank exitwound enough for telling me about them. But if you tore the hammy the Tens Device will help speed up the healing process. Alternating ice and heat will help ease the soreness too.

In the words of my Doctor..."Thanks, that'll be 80 bucks. Pay as you leave." :wink:

[exitwound]

I'm still taking the Ginger and Bromelain for my herniated disc and I can't thank exitwound enough for telling me about them. But if you tore the hammy the Tens Device will help speed up the healing process. Alternating ice and heat will help ease the soreness too.

In the words of my Doctor..."Thanks, that'll be 80 bucks. Pay as you leave." :wink:

LOL....

Glad I could help. Ginger and Bromelain do wonders, but I have found Turmeric to be the really big help when it comes to inflammation.....

[Mr. Drags]

I was taking ibuprofen for a good while, but switched to aspirin (BC powder) a week ago, because I was out of ibuprofen.

yoga, I'd like to explore that, but I don't know what to ask for, and also, I'm not the most flexible person --I'm built more like a bull than a balerina

[exitwound]

I was taking ibuprofen for a good while, but switched to aspirin (BC powder) a week ago, because I was out of ibuprofen.

yoga, I'd like to explore that, but I don't know what to ask for, and also, I'm not the most flexible person --I'm built more like a bull than a balerina

After years of cycling, I have hamstrings that are like steel cable. Stretching them is like trying to stretch a bowling ball, but after a few yoga sessions and some home time they really feel much better and I feel WAY healthier.

People who are inflexible, are those who need yoga most! It'll make you less prone to injury, help produce happy/healthy chemicals in your system by stimulating all your glands and muscle/connective tissues, and I guarantee that as long as you find a decent teacher you'll find it one of the most pleasant ways to spend an hour....