Hamstring Pull

[Lestat]

Not sure where to put this, but I figure a few of you chat board peeps have some experience with sports.

I pulled my hamstring today playing softball.

This is the second time I have done it, first time was 2 years go.

The first time, its was nearly 6 months before I could really get out and put some pressure on it without pain.

I know that to prevent this I need to warm up, stretch, strengthen my hamstring and work on flexibility...

but in the short term, does anyone know of any treatment options?

I'm thinking I am going to see an orthopedist... this sucks. I can't drive my car (its a stick) i can barely walk, and if I sit down wrong it kills.

 

[PBR]

shit did same thing a few years ago, same sport...hot and cold compresses....10 min both alternating.......for 30 min total...few X a day....any color changes yet???? stretch also in a couple of days....it will want to contract....thats bad.....

 

[ajtomasi]

this is what i do, wrap your pointer finger around one of your balls and gently tug

the feeling is unreal