Hi, I hurt my left hamstring while running in the winter due to not warming up properly and likely not stretching the hamstring enough. It feels much better now, though, and I have tried running on occasion. However, running noticeably makes it feel sore, and if I were to keep running, I think I would injure it again, so I have assumed I should continue resting it. Is this true- is the best I can do now to take up another sport (biking has been fine), wait, and continue only when it does not feel sore after a trial run?
I haven’t found another sport I enjoy as much as running, and I haven’t seen a physical therapist for this yet because I really did not enjoy seeing one for a different issue in the past.
Sorry to hear that. No specific tips for you, but I too have had a groin strain since January (not warming up, new shoes, running too hard)
I spent Feb lying to myself that it was a ache rather than a strain and it would go away. Come first weekend of March, half marathon race, ‘realised’ it’s not a ache but a strain/ injury (shock Pikachu face), struggletowned past the finish line,
Since then I’ve committed to 3 weeks of no running, just yoga stretching and some squats stuff.
Hoping this self diagnosis will work (because I’m a cheap ass to see a PT)
better luck to you
That sucks dude. I wish I knew the trick but if your body is telling you not to run on it right now you should definitely listen. It’s always better to be conservative with such a high impact sport.