It started 2 days ago. The muscle on the backside of my thigh area (sorry, I don't know what muscle it is called) is very tight. I don't know why? Well, I have stopped exercising for about 2 months now when before I was running every other day. Is it because I've been sitting a lot...I'm scared if this is what it feels like to have a clot? What is this? Or, maybe it's just muscle tightness. It doesn't hurt but it just feels like my muscle is cramped up in a semi-tight ball?
2006-12-29 08:35:57 · 12 answers · asked by bettyboop 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It's the hamstring muscle and it is prone to spasms called Charlie Horse's. Some people who get a lot of these spasms find that they are lacking in calcium. Try a few things. Drink more milk, and./ or take calcium suppliments, and try soaking in a hot tub for an hour. Use a topical ointment like IcyHot or good old BenGay to ease muscle tension. IF the problem persists, see the doctor. Clots form when people are stuck in one (usually bent) position, like on a long airplane flight in coach...and they can't move their legs to get the circulation going. You sound like you just have a simple muscle spasm.
2006-12-29 08:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by teacupn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The muscles to which you refer are commonly referred to as the "hamstrings." The actual names of the muscles are much less familiar than most in the body. they are 1) Biceps Femoris (both long and short head) 2) semimembranosus 3) semitendinosus. If the pain that you are suffering is muscular in origin...you likely have a "pulled hamstring". But see your doctor to be sure
2006-12-29 08:45:14 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leg Tightness
2016-09-28 00:28:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. It's a hamstring muscle. Were you stretching and you've never done that stretch before or did you fall down the stairs??? Trip or something? Maybe go to the doctor cuz none of us can diagnose you!
2006-12-29 08:38:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not resume running or even going to the gym? you built up the thigh biceps with all that running and suddenly you quit. the tendons tend to start shortening because you don't run and stretch. it is simple. also, giving up the running is probably the source of your anxiety. if you cannot run for some reason, do something.
2006-12-29 08:41:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have three muscles back there. as a group they are called your hamstrings. 1. bicep femoris 2. semi membranosus 3. semittendinosus. try to keep warm moist heat on it. (wet towel, hot bath) go see a massage therapist
2006-12-29 08:40:41 · answer #6 · answered by tre_132mp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try stretching your hamstring. If that doesnt work, try EITHER motrin or a muscle relaxer (if you have a prescription for one that'll work just fine) and thena long hot bath.
Hope you feel better!
2006-12-29 08:45:17 · answer #7 · answered by andimorony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trey drinking more water, 1oz. of water per 1/2 pound of body weight and stretch by trying to grab your toes with your hands. i fit doesn't loosen up in the next couple of days, you should probobly see a doctor
2006-12-29 08:48:29 · answer #8 · answered by two bit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tight hammie?
Might help to do "hurdlers stretches".
2006-12-29 08:37:10 · answer #9 · answered by A_Patriot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe a pulled tendon just happened to my foot outta no where
2006-12-29 08:37:52 · answer #10 · answered by samantha l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋