I have one spot in my left hamstring, about a third of the way up from the back of my knee that has been a regular problem. It is always the exact same spot, and generally will be aggravated by a sudden surge of cycling power--the left up-stroke--or a long grind of big gears--or trying to get a higher cadence in a big gear. I am beginning to run harder now, and I anticipate a problem from that as well. Any ideas about how treat this? I have no background in this sort of thing--would it be a "pull" or a "tear" that just does not ever fully get repaired?
I have one spot in my left hamstring, about a third of the way up from the back of my knee that has been a regular problem. It is always the exact same spot, and generally will be aggravated by a sudden surge of cycling power--the left up-stroke--or a long grind of big gears--or trying to get a higher cadence in a big gear. I am beginning to run harder now, and I anticipate a problem from that as well. Any ideas about how treat this? I have no background in this sort of thing--would it be a "pull" or a "tear" that just does not ever fully get repaired?
Thanks
I've got what seems to be the same problem, which gives me grief especially when I'm trying to run faster, but at any pace if the run is long enough. It's been like this for about a month. I thought stretching might help (I'm extremely inflexible) but haven't found a hamstring stretch that seems to make a difference, or even one that seems to hit the point where it is stiff. Massage seems to make a bit of difference (haven't actually been to a masseur yet, just doing it myself).
I have one spot in my left hamstring, about a third of the way up from the back of my knee that has been a regular problem. It is always the exact same spot, and generally will be aggravated by a sudden surge of cycling power--the left up-stroke--or a long grind of big gears--or trying to get a higher cadence in a big gear. I am beginning to run harder now, and I anticipate a problem from that as well. Any ideas about how treat this? I have no background in this sort of thing--would it be a "pull" or a "tear" that just does not ever fully get repaired?
Thanks
I've got what seems to be the same problem, which gives me grief especially when I'm trying to run faster, but at any pace if the run is long enough. It's been like this for about a month. I thought stretching might help (I'm extremely inflexible) but haven't found a hamstring stretch that seems to make a difference, or even one that seems to hit the point where it is stiff. Massage seems to make a bit of difference (haven't actually been to a masseur yet, just doing it myself).
DaveB [/B]
Consider a DEEP TISSUE massage and/or a SPORTS MASSAGE. Not a normal massage for the masses. First time will hurt like hades and make you sore for 2 days, but it may help. If it's a tear, it won't make any difference - so by process of elimination maybe it will help you determine what's going on?
My bet is that your seat is slightly too high causing your ham string to be stressed. Try dropping your seat about 1/8 inch to begin with. It will relive the stress and balance the power cycle of your spin. Generally ham strings heal swiftly but you need to relieve the stress. Be easy on it till it is feeling good.
Ken
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I have one spot in my left hamstring, about a third of the way up from the back of my knee that has been a regular problem. It is always the exact same spot, and generally will be aggravated by a sudden surge of cycling power--the left up-stroke--or a long grind of big gears--or trying to get a higher cadence in a big gear. I am beginning to run harder now, and I anticipate a problem from that as well. Any ideas about how treat this? I have no background in this sort of thing--would it be a "pull" or a "tear" that just does not ever fully get repaired?
See a physical therapist or orthopedic doctor. May be a nerve problem (disc protrusion irritating the sciatic nerve which runs down between the Hammies and splits at the back of the knee). Just to rule it out. If it is a hammy prob, rest easy bike..easy stretch and anti-inflamatories work for me, then a GRADUAL return to normal. "Ironic" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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I have one spot in my left hamstring, about a third of the way up from the back of my knee that has been a regular problem. It is always the exact same spot, and generally will be aggravated by a sudden surge of cycling power--the left up-stroke--or a long grind of big gears--or trying to get a higher cadence in a big gear. I am beginning to run harder now, and I anticipate a problem from that as well. Any ideas about how treat this? I have no background in this sort of thing--would it be a "pull" or a "tear" that just does not ever fully get repaired?
