irongymnast Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I just injured my leg's bicep femoris and possibly the semitendinosus muscle as well.To provide context, I did a really stupid thing. I jumped in the air and tried to land in a chinese split. Without putting my hands on the floor of course, it had to be all legs (yes, I know). On the moment of impact it made a muscle "crack" and had sharp pain in that spot. Now I'm still warm and it hurts a bit when I'm walking but I'm afraid on what is going to happen next. Can I do anything to alleviate the damage? Except from resting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiTi Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 ill give you a advice:dont try stupid things and you will be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenEagle Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 To reduce swelling: Ice packTo help blood circulation: warm towel Depending on severity of injury, it could take a few days up to a week or two to heal. Take it really easy when doing your exercises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irongymnast Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 It didn't swell but it hurts. I have difficulty in walking and I can't sit properly as one of the pain "anchor points" is the gluteus maximus.Would warm towels help with recovery (already one day past the incident)? I'm rooting for 2-3 weeks, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenEagle Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 As I have previously posted.....Warm towels will help with recovery. They loosen the muscles and increase blood flow to the injured area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biren Patel Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 You should probably visit a doctor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Douglas Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 You should probably visit a doctor...This is best.I'm assuming that you've pulled your hamstring on the glute end. Since all advice here starts with an assumption, you are obviously doing yourself a favour by finding out for sure Otherwise, recommend sitting on an ice pack for 10-15 minutes at a pop (wear pants, because yep). In a few weeks when the healing is well underway start some light curls to rehab it-- erring heavily on the side of caution with intensity and reps. Might take a couple months to feel 100% again, but slower and building it up is better than making it worse by getting ambitious.And yeah, work up to jumps like that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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