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Pulled hamstring flaring up 3 days before IMLOU
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Calvin386
Aug 20, 14 16:52
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I pulled my hamstring last October. It seems to be getting sore all of the sudden. Not sure what I did. My plan is almost complete rest and 2, 7 min ice baths a day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What are your thoughts and should I be using a heating pad as well?
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TriBiker
Aug 20, 14 17:20
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RICE of course, but I would also add some gentle stretching and massage. Good luck.
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Calvin386
Aug 20, 14 17:46
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TriBiker wrote:
RICE of course, but I would also add some gentle stretching and massage. Good luck.

What is RICE?
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MTranquilli
Aug 20, 14 18:19
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If you're serious...rest ice compression elevation. Good news is, looks hot enough your hamstring shouldn't be as big a concern as hydration. Look at the bright side, might help u from going harder than u should
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Calvin386
Aug 20, 14 18:29
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tranq19 wrote:
If you're serious...rest ice compression elevation. Good news is, looks hot enough your hamstring shouldn't be as big a concern as hydration. Look at the bright side, might help u from going harder than u should

I have been fortunate not to deal with many injuries. I didn't know what RICE meant. Thanks for clearing it up for me.
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Roof Dog
Aug 20, 14 18:32
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Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
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StephanM
Aug 20, 14 22:18
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Steady pace running is not bad for hamstring. It's the sudden speed burst that can tweak it.
Formely stef32
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aikiman44
Aug 22, 14 7:50
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Rest, rest, rest. No clear benefit to ice, so whichever feels better: ice or heat.
Dr Jay
http://www.Tri-Pod.net
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oceanswimmer
Aug 22, 14 8:52
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Can you get Active Release or a light massage on it (or even just use a Stick). That might help you get through it and help it to feel better. There's usually a rep for the Stick at expos. And definitely get a massage after finishing!
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