Quadricep Strain

[tiramisu]

Feels like I've got a minor strain of the rectus femoris. It feels tender along about a 3 inch line where the rectus femoris touches the vastus lateralus pretty much mid-thigh.

I thought it was DOMS at first but after todays leg workout the DOMS is all cleared up from the previous workout and the discomfort has localized.

I'm going to try compression and a bit of elevation tonight and ease up on my next leg workout.

Is there any point in trying to ice a muscle this big?

[St]

Take some advil,add some ice to a recent injury,if it doesn't get better in 5 days,go get a massage from a RMT..Deep tissue,or Active release will help it out big time.

[JonnyO]

I've had that before, I think all I did was took some Advil, I did cold/hot compresses and just gave it time and it healed up on me. I was worried it was a tear or something but didnt turn color so was lucky. Just give it time and let it heal up before working it.

[Praetorian]

If there is no hemorrhaging than it isnt a tear. Always ice that type of injury immediately after sustaining it and for the next 36 hours on and off. Beyond 36 hours the injury is no longer in the acute phase and you can ice and heat alternately to increase blood flow....end with ice. Go see a good sports chiro who is certified in ART...that is your best bet. Advil will help mostly with inflammation and pain...Pennsaid works well too.
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[tiramisu]

Thanks all, this is a very minor strain. I'm just making sure I don't turn it into something that will slow me down. I've buggered my shoulders and elbows up enough to want to treat an injury before it turns into a pain in the ass.

I don't have any previous quad injury so I'm not terribly concerned that this is the result of adhesions/scarring.

I just switched to a DC template and did a 20 rep widow maker on squats. I'm pretty sure I had my hips cocked. I remember feelling like I was squatting with one leg (the one I've injured) and adjusted my hips so that things felt even. I probably did the damage when I did the hip shift. I have to learn to just put the damn bar down. I was too focused on completing the set.