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Last Thursday playing 5-a-side I was slammed into the wall from a sliding tackle - at the time I didn't think much of it but since Friday I've had a rather tight groin and my hamstrings are unbearably tight.
I'm due to play again tonight, is there anything I can do to get them loose/looser other than a 10/15 warm up and down?
I'm due to play again tonight, is there anything I can do to get them loose/looser other than a 10/15 warm up and down?
mattikake said:
1) Don't play.
2) PNF stretching can help, except for 1). You'll probably need a qualified FA coach there as well, which I'm guessing you won't.
3) But don't even think about it. Don't play.
given the acute onset of the apparent "trauma" PNF would be contraindicated. PIR would be a much better method of stretching in this case 2) PNF stretching can help, except for 1). You'll probably need a qualified FA coach there as well, which I'm guessing you won't.
3) But don't even think about it. Don't play.
the OP should not play at this point. maybe keep active by going for a light jog to see how it feels, followed by some gentle static stretching and then application of ice afterwards for 20mins or so a couple of times with an hour or so in between.
with football, the problem is you'll have to sprint at some point, and on damaged muscle....you're setting yourself up for something not too nice.
Ross.
edit - if you do stretching yourself, hold for 15-20secs each time, 3-5 reps (no point in any more than 5 reps - any holding any more than about 20secs). be gentle to start with and see how it goes.
as i said, try to keep active but i wouldn't advise playing yet. nothing too strenuous, gentle jog, or even a bike ride which won't stress the hamstrings much at all.
Edited by E21_Ross on Monday 20th June 19:01
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