Just the other day, I was talking with someone about my goals for this year. Two years ago I wanted to go farther. Last year I wanted to go faster. This year, I just want to remain uninjured.
It's a good thing to remember, the wanting to remain uninjured part, because I learned last year just how NOT fun being injured is.
I woke up early Saturday to join my run group in a scheduled 6 mile run. Got up, fed the cats, made coffee, putted around the kitchen a bit, looked out the window, and contemplated my situation. Not sure how it happened, but my right quad was very sore and tight, enough to make me limp around a bit as I mulled things over.
I was concerned that running through this type of pain would cause me to hurt something else in the process. So I went back to bed and skipped the run.
Later in the morning, after sulking around for a while, I decided to head to the pool for some laps. I also thought the hot tub at the gym would feel good on my leg. And it did.
But by early afternoon, my quad seemed to be getting worse and I was limping when I walked. I asked Husband to massage it and he confirmed that it was VERY tight like a giant knot. It hurt so much when he tried to help work out the tightness that I was nearly in tears.
Today it's still bothering me. Again no running or cycling. However, I did return to the pool. At least that doesn't bother my leg.
We've also tried massaging it a few more times. Also some new tennis balls to roll on it. It finally seems to be getting better, but I'm not sure what exactly is going on. I can't figure out what I did that caused this.
Seems like no matter how much I try, I just can't avoid injury. Sigh.
I'm sorry about your quad. I'm really glad you decided not to push it. Hopefully that will pay off in the long run. I hate injuries!
ReplyDeletedarn I read the title and thought, OMG she has found the holy grail and it will make this IT band go away and I won't have to deal with it any more!!
ReplyDeleteyou know staying injury free is a fantastic goal and I think I too shall embark on that!
You and me both, hun. Having a hard time avoiding injury as much as we try.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what your injury is, but I hope it goes away soon.
damn, that sucks. have you seen/ considered seeing a sports med doc?
ReplyDeleteI hope your quad starts to feel better soon. It's great that your hubby is willing to help work out the knot(s).
ReplyDeleteyou and i seem to have the same goal and desire to be injury free. I think you made the right decision to skip the run and swim instead. good luck with the quad, hope you get it figured out soon.
ReplyDeleteBummer about the quad :-( To stay injury-free is my goal too this year, among others. Last year I had way too many. Hope the knot works itself out soon!!
ReplyDeleteHmmm. Sorry to hear about the quad. You may need to get to a doc. just to be on the safe side. Hope it feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the quad pain! I had a strained quad about a year ago, and it just required about a week of rest.
ReplyDeleteOh man! Sorry about the sore quad! Do you have the Stick? I use mine all the time and it's especially helpful for my quads and ITBands. Hope it feels better soon!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the pain - you're doing the smart thing in resting though. In time I'm sure your body will get it's act together.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the quad, but sounds like you're doing the right thing-- I had some quad issues that went away relatively quickly with rest/massage so hopefully this is the same thing. (At this early stage, I always find it more comforting to call it an "issue" than an injury.)
ReplyDeleteBeen there! I know how frustrating it is. It seems like they all come at the same time. (Probably because we keep going and then we're compensating. . . .) Anyway, take care of yourself. Better to take some time off now than to be forced to take a lot of time later.
ReplyDeleteInjuries are just the worst! Good luck with that leg, and let us know if you crack the injury code.
ReplyDeleteWhen you figure out the key to avoiding injuries, lemme know! I keep messing up this ankle :(
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the quad!
Bummer! I was going to tell you not to get in the hot tub, no matter how good it felt, because it can make the (new) injury swell up more. Take care of yourself and do the R.I.C.E thing. (Rest, ice, compression, elevation)... If it still bothers you with in the next day or two please seek medical advice. I hope it's just a freak thing and will heal quickly.
ReplyDeleteTake care, OK???
Sigh. Stick to that goal Lisa!
ReplyDeleteHow weird that you don't know what you did to it. A big knot? I hope it gets better and less painful for you, very soon.
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