please help me. both of my thighs are really stiff, it been this stiff for like 2 days. it happened at school cause we're having this dancing assembly and im in it and we had to like bend our knees and sort of like kneel down and that's when th pain started. my mom thinks it's cause i dont work out or anything but i actually do work out alot. i play soccer almost everyday and i lift weights and everything. im not fat im like 95-100 lbs. (well never mind my weight) my mom tried to massage my legs but they still hurt.. HELP ME IT HURTS!!
2006-10-18 13:44:15 · 2 answers · asked by LOVE♥ 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You may have over extended the muscles during the routine. The description "stiff muscles" . However, I found this article that is worth reading and considering for treatment.
Muscle strain injury: diagnosis and treatment
TJ Noonan and WE Garrett, Jr
Charlotte Orthopaedic Specialists, NC 28207, USA.
Muscle strain is a very common injury. Muscles that are frequently involved cross two joints, act mainly in an eccentric fashion, and contain a high percentage of fast-twitch fibers. Muscle strain usually causes acute pain and occurs during strenuous activity. In most cases, the diagnosis can be made on the basis of the history and physical examination. Magnetic resonance imaging is recommended only when radiologic evaluation is necessary for diagnosis. Initial treatment consists of rest, ice, compression, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy. As pain and swelling subside, physical therapy should be initiated to restore flexibility and strength. Avoiding excessive fatigue and performing adequate warm-up before intense exercise may help to prevent muscle strain injury. The long-term outcome after muscle strain injury is usually excellent, and complications are few.
2006-10-18 13:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by Sociallyinquisitive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it hurt! Your thighs are full of lactic acid!
Some ideas:
800 mg motrin
very hot bath for a long time
more massages (never a bad thing)
potassium pills OR a few bananas
stretching exercises
Signed,
a guy who thinks its fun to ride a bicycle 100 miles in one day
2006-10-18 20:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋