Axe Kick worries.

[Superfoot]

Recently, my right hamstring has been giving me trouble, higher up behind my right leg. I cannot throw an Axe Kick "cold" (without warm ups), like I usually can. However, once I warm up, I am able to perform my right Axe Kick to full effect, all the way up. But I know that once I cool down, the pain will return in the hamstring.

Some people have said to rest the leg, but it's been like this for 2 weeks. The pain is noticeable, not painful. I think "stinging sensation" would be a better description, not "pain".

I was hoping that continuous practice would alleviate the tightening of the hamstring once warmed up, and lengthen the muscle to the point where the sensation would dissappear as the tightness of the muscle reduces. However, I'm not a qualified anatomist, so I was wondering if any more experienced students had some advice.

Thanx for any responses.

[White Warlock]

Sounds like a bit of tendonitis, but i recommend going to a physical therapist for professional insight.

[tufrthanu]

Well any pain is bad. Whether it severe or not. And the tightening could be a sign of the muscle trying to heal torn connective tissue. HOnestly you should really be resting it. Stretching is fine but ice it and dont do any dynamic stretches or high kicks.

[vertigo]

I would ice it and rest it for a few days... if you keep kicking on it, it won't fully heal. Hamstring injuries seem to be pretty pesky, I had one earlier this year, and it took a few days off and a couple of bags of ice to heal that (However, I had been simply waiting for it to heal for about a week or so.. not a good idea didn't seem to work for me)

[Superfoot]

Thanx guys for your responses.

Tendonitis? Is that permanent?

[Aodhan]

Where in the hamstring is the pain? If it is smack dab in the middle of the back of the thigh, then it is more likely muscular in origin rather then tendon. Tendons connect muscle to bone, so you would feel it more towards the knee or the butt if it is the tendon.

Tendonitis is not permanent, but it can become a nagging, long term injury if you don't rest. Rest it, ice and heat are the best treatments, you can google "Tendonitis" and get dozens of treatment regimens.

Also, if it is tendonitis or a muscle pull, I'd advise against stretching for a week or so, especially "cold". You don't want to put more stress on a muscle/tendon that is already injured.

Also, with a "stinging" type of pain, it is possible that it is a pinched nerve from your lower back. I'd have a good sports doc take a look and recommend treatment for you.

Aodhan

[shogeri]

My own experience is that the longer it lasts, the deeper the hurt is.

Muscles - 2 to 3 weeks.

Tendons - 6 to 8 weeks.

Bones - just plain old OUCH! or constant aching - all the time - regardless of the amount of flexibility.

[Aodhan]

Bones - just plain old OUCH! or constant aching - all the time - regardless of the amount of flexibility.

Yeah, tell me about it. I'm nursing a fractured rib, currently. Don't EVER crack a rib. God forbid I sneeze.

Aodhan

[aefibird]

Bones - just plain old OUCH! or constant aching - all the time - regardless of the amount of flexibility.

Yeah, tell me about it. I'm nursing a fractured rib, currently. Don't EVER crack a rib. God forbid I sneeze.

Aodhan

Yes, I know all about that one. You always get one so-called friend who tries to make you laugh whenever you have a cracked/broken rib! Grrr!!

Superfoot - go see the doctor, it is the best way of making sure what is wrong with your leg. Good luck - hope it clears up soon!

[RDsynMBZ]

ya ive had a similar problem i would pull my hamstring and it would be botherin me for like 3 days wht i do is put icy hot on it which helped me a lot and light stretchin with that leg and if u must kick nothin above the waist ya its a pain and happens or can happen a lot