Hamstring niggles

[Lizzog]

I graduated from C25k in December, and after a few weeks of consolidating runs, moved onto try The magic plan to get me to 10k.

About two weeks ago I noticed a pain behind my thigh which got progressively worse during my runs.

I went to see a physio yesterday after no running for a week and she checked it out. Seems It’s an overuse hamstring injury. She’s given me an exercise to do and suggested I try a short gentle run and slow to a walk if It started to get painful. I’ve just done 3k at a very steady pace and it wasn’t too bad.

I’m actually hyper mobile so need to be careful with over stretching and injuries any way. I do yoga and Pilates every week in addition to my running.

I’ve accepted that I probably need to reduce the number of runs I’m doing.

Anyone had any similar experiences and if so, any words of advice?

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Sorry no advice really.. Sounds like u doing the right things with yoga, pilates and seeing a physio.

I find massage balls and rollers help and sitting on a tennis ball

Good luck

[Lizzog in reply to Deals1]

Yes I’ve got a roller - used it once and was very painful on outer thigh. Might try and use it on hamstring!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10]

I’m training with a hamstring problem at the moment, I’m doing my stretches and Strength work . I was also told to shorten my cadence as to not over stretch the hamstring while I train, the smaller steps have really helped with the pulling while on a run. I hope it heals soon. Rfc x

[Lizzog in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Ah thanks. Interesting about steps- I feel as though I’ve been naturally doing that which seems to help!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to Lizzog]

Yes I think we have a natural ability to do things that limit the pain, I had found I had transitioned into shorter steps before seeing the physio, he just confirmed it was the right thing to do, 😀.

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Hi I’m hypermobile too and unfortunately it means we’re more prone to injury. I was advised Pilates as opposed to yoga as we don’t need to stretch so much but build strength. I have done yoga for 6 months and it’s been great but now switched to Pilates which I prefer.

Specific hamstring stretches are good just don’t overstretch by pushing your body too far. Easier said than done for us I know! Good luck. 😊

[Lizzog in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thanks. Yes I’ve done yoga for many years and Pilates. Unfortunately it’s taken me to get injured to realise that I need to reign in my stretching! I’m 53 so not a spring chicken so now need to focus on my strength!