Quadricep problems?
Question:
I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to do about my left quad. well I dunno if it is the quead or not, the muscle problem is on the sideof my thigh.
It doesnt really hurt, it just feels as if it is about to cramp up, or it is cramped up, but there is no pain, it just feels weird.
I am not on any medication other than vitamins.
can anyone tell me what is wrong or how to make it back to normal?
I would like to continue practising football, and it doesn't hurt, so should I?
thanks for the help
Answers:
First question, have you had a big bruise or have you been hit in your quad (thigh) muscle? After severe bruises you can get a myositis ossifican develop (slang term is calcium deposit). If you have had one develop, it can give you problems.
It is probably a muscle strain. Quad strains are frustrating because since the muscle group is so powerful it is easy to keep aggravating it.
Avoid exercise that cause pain. Ice, stretching should help. Use an ice bag for 20-30 minutes 3 or 4 times per day.
Now you referred to vitamins, but are you on creatine or other protein supplements? Creatine makes muscle injuries more common and harder to heal.
If you are practicing football now, work as able, but continue to treat.
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