Hip or hamstring twang, injured Trying it one more time....

[Mjerry]

Hey Folks,

I graduated on the 24th April. I was on the highest speed 8:36 I could be, 43 mins for 5 Km. I went on runs every other day. Morning and evenings and afternoon. I was on a run high. Anytime was a good time for me from being I am not a runner to graduating.

On one run, I saw a puddle and pot hole so I decided to leap off, and knowing problems I have muscular pains, hyper mobility and fibromyalgia. I had to make sure I was avoiding that. So in this attempt, I thought I was doing good, but when I landed, I heard a twang noise from my left knee. I won’t call myself perfect, but that was noise I was familiar with, but carried on home, for what I knew was coming, slight discomfort.

My advice to anyone who sees a pot hole don’t leap make your leg shorter movements- smaller strides.

Even though, I avoided the issue I wanted to, I made it worse. It hurt where I have never felt the pain: in the hamstring, buttocks and joints connected. I always twist my knee or have cramps but hamstrings I was not expecting. Being very careful, I stopped running or walking as the pain was very sharp and something new to me. So I just went down to walking to and from work and I am always on my leg at my work, so 15000 steps is easy. But No runs for 2 weeks now feeling anxious. I started looking up sports injuries in YouTube for physios that I can do putting heat packs which was wrong was supposed to be cold packs and testing myself and calling 111 after one week and waiting for 3 hrs in A and E they told me to have paracetamol and ibuprofen.

So, yesterday was my decision to start my Couch to 5K day 1, properly one more time. There was no pain but I could feel the discomfort I had in my buttocks.

I had gone better, over 9 weeks and was in my best form.

I don’t know if it is too early after an injury but 15 days on I just wanted to go back but made sure I was doing as someone starting fresh. But my legs were leaping. I was forcing myself to make short-leg movements. I had some discomfort which helped to keep me aware but when done my legs were feeling better and today morning no unnecessary pain, that I was dreading. But a little discomfort in the buttocks.

Sorry for the long post, any advice will be appreciated.

Never give up.... keep moving is my best advice I can give. And make sensible choice. As I made one but got another problem, which I had never experienced and overcoming that just making sure I am not injuring it again as saw posts on net saying don’t run for 6 weeks🤯🤯

[Running-rings Graduate]

Hi Mjerry👋 Sorry to hear you've had an injury. It's so disappointing being told to stop training but it's better in the long run. Your recovery will take longer if you push too soon. I'd say when you do return to running take it slow and easy - don't worry about your pace. Maybe get checked out with a professional first?

I like your point about potholes and shorter stride!!👍

[Mjerry Graduate in reply to Running-rings]

Hi thank you for your advice, when I wanted to check with doctors they said A and E so, did get myself checked by nurse, who didn’t even touch to check just asked questions. I was hoping for X-ray or something to assure my mind, but they said it often happens to runners so just paracetamol and ibuprofen which I was miffed about but like I said went for my first but left it to that, I have gone for some hill walks and walk in work is helping. But pain is there. I can feel the discomfort. Is it true to wait for 6 weeks and not run. Should I stop. I can feel it less now but sports with children and when I 🤧 it’s very evident.

[Running-rings Graduate in reply to Mjerry]

If it was me I'd stop and go to a physio or physical therapist. They'll diagnose the problem properly and give you specific exercises to repair and strengthen. I went 3 times over a month after a knee injury and it was well worth going and getting sorted. She also gave me tips on how to protect the area in future. Good luck!

[Mjerry Graduate in reply to Running-rings]

The problem is they said it’s fine and they won’t give the appointment for the physio. I didn’t get referred and without that I can’t anything and now with the circumstances they said if I get it, will be a waiting of 2-3 months. So started doing sports injury YouTube physio by myself.

[Running-rings Graduate in reply to Mjerry]

I booked an appointment with a local therapist myself i.e. I went privately without any referral so that could be an option for you if your GP won't refer you. Maybe the A&E staff don't do referrals🤷‍♀️

[Mjerry Graduate in reply to Running-rings]

Hiya, it’s getting better haven’t done any runs yet. And no physio but doing it myself through YouTube. So, hopefully next week.

[Running-rings Graduate in reply to Mjerry]

Hope it goes well for you!🤞