Hamstring update 4 months on

[thomson_adam]

pulled my hamstring about four months ago and hasnt been right since. i can run now and have most of my strengh back but i get pain most of the day and still get slight twinges when i do activitys involving the hamstring.


i finally had enough and went back to my doctor , she recomended me for an ultrasonic scan which i had last week , the results come back and everything seemed fine.

i am now getting an MRI scan on my leg in the next few weeks .. what do you think this will show up ??

could it just be scar tissue

[Heidi]

Hi
Have you had any sports massage or other treatment on it? Try to get some if you haven't already, it could make a big difference.
Scar tissue does build up to repair a tear in a muscle and this is normal. But quite often excess scar tissue develops which can be a problem as it is not elastic like muscle tissue. Its also not as strong.
Massage can break this down and realign the muscle tissues.
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sports_massage/6_hamstring_massage.php

[thomson_adam]

hey
thanks for you quick reply .

i had some physio which included ultra-sound , this was about 3 months ago.

i should be getting an MRI scan next week if the specialist refers me. will this show up the scar tissue if there is any.

is there any way i can get through my football matches till i get it all sorted , i have been limiting the amount of times i play and try to rest for a good 4 days before i play again .

[Heidi]

Ultrasound can be useful, but I would still recommend sports massage.
I think an MRI scan will show up scar tissue.
As for playing football, obviously rest is the best option! If this is just not possible, all you can do is make sure you are thoroughly warmed up beforehand and wear a compression support or compression shorts.
http://www.return2fitness.co.uk/Supports_And_Braces/Compression_Shorts

[thomson_adam]

yeah im hoping once i see the specialist on friday he will refer me for that. im trying to play as little as possible at the moment but some times i have to .

[thomson_adam]

been to the see the specialist on friday and he says he wants me to have an MIR scan to show up the tissue damage then he intends on injecting me . he beleives there is still swelling , i asked him what the injections would be but i never really got an answer.

have you heard of this type of treatment before ?

[Heidi]

Hi
Cortisone (corticosteroid) injections are the most commonly used injection for musculoskeletal injuries. Although I have not heard of these used in the hamstring muscles. This doesn't mean they can't be! It is also not definate that this is what he plans to use, it is just the most commonly injected substance.
Find out more here: http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/general/corticosteroids.php

[thomson_adam]

yeah he didnt really say what he was going to use. i wont be able to see him for another 6 weeks as he is going away on holiday. do you think it would be wrong of me to ask to see some one else to try speed up the process as i am going private

[Heidi]

No not at all. If you are paying then you have the right to fast treatment. and also a second opinion is always useful!

[thomson_adam]

hello Heidi
i had my Cortisone injection on wed , the MRI showed swelling on my hamstring near my buttock .

i am now waiting for physio and sports massage.

the doctor said the swelling was at the top but i have alot of pain lower down , will this be a result of the swelling near my buttock ? how long does the Cortisone take to work . im still a little bit sore from the injection so i can really tell at the minute