I did IM Lou on Sunday and I have a big lump of sorts on the outer edge of my right quad. It is maybe the diameter of my fist and is raised up an inch or so at most. Almost like someone whacked me. I can’t say it hurts anymore than the rest of me. I am just wondering if I could/should do anything about it? What is it?
Oh I hate to laugh, but the irony of your screen name is killing me.
So why knot?: Maybe just some localized muscle swelling or strain with hemorrhage within. Torn muscle or tendon can cause the muscle belly to “ball up” but would think it’d be quite painful. I would ice it and watch it to see how much bruising develops.
a big bump an inch tall and you haven’t seen a doctor yet?
While you try to get an appointment, ice probably won’t hurt it.
I hadn’t really thought about my screen name or it being a knot…that is pretty funny. It is painful, just that the pain is not isolated to that spot. Thanks.
I have found doctors to be pretty useless for sport related things (which I am fairly certain this is). Thank you for the advice though, I realize it would be the more prudent thing to do.