My husband has a sore muscle (hamstring). We saw a specialist already and they prescribed him steroids..The pain has not gone away..How long does it usual last. He has another appointment with the specialist in one week for a followup. But he is in a lot of pain. It doesnt hurt when he is walking and standing but when he tries to lay down for bed his leg cramps up and his whole leg is hard as a rock.
2007-02-18 08:14:09 · 4 answers · asked by meme0126 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
he has taken a lot of pain medications the last option was steroids for 6 days. The doctors have taken x-rays and everything seems to be ok.
2007-02-18 08:40:31 · update #1
It could be a number of things.
Check with your Dr.
Steroids can be dangerous.
If they don't help, he should see an orthopedic specialist or neurologist and at least have imaging to see if it's a spinal disc issue.
Try lying on the back with a pillow under his knees to support them with a comfortable bend.
Surprisingly, a foot massage may help. The toes sense falling forward and signal the hamstrings to tighten. Try a five minute foot massage with emphasis on the toes for each foot.
Be careful not to massage to strong because certain steroids can weaken the tissue and make them easily damaged.
2007-02-18 08:26:40 · answer #1 · answered by Kahlo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi guy, there are a number of the explanation why your Hamstrings may be hurting. Rugby is an extremely bodily annoying activity which inhibits established injuries. in case you opt to bolster you Hamstring evaluate initiating (or except you already do) weight classes. i can call extremely some workouts which develop your hammy's. Barbell lunges- those incredibly practice your hamstrings. Squats- no longer in basic terms do they artwork your hams yet in addition they artwork your quads. Romanian lifeless lifts- those artwork your hams additionally the decrease lower back. evaluate extremely some relax and likewise meals severe in protein to inhibit muscle fiber restoration, this would help restoration. additionally evaluate stretching classes, static, dynamic and PNF stretching particular to the hamstrings. J
2016-10-15 23:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what the injury is. Steroids or cortizone is a temporary fix and can have big side effects in the long term. If its just a muscle injury or spasm it should heal and roids would no longer be needed. But if it's in the tendon surgery may be an option to repair and live drug free.
2007-02-18 08:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by ROD'R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take him to an orthopedist. I strained my hamstring last year and I got taken to an orthopedist. Really all you can do is go to physical therapy for a hurt hamstring.
2007-02-18 08:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋