May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z Hernia Pulled muscle?
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Dear Ask The Doctor: I have been a competitive runner for 32 years and have been luck to not have too many injuries. Seven years ago I am sure that created a sports hernia on my left side after playing soccer against my school kids. The first Saturday this May I ran a nine mile trail race that maybe I shouldn't have. Because of schedule and kids I have not run that far for a couple of years. I came home with sore legs and blisters, but thought I was okay. On that Tuesday I ran a 100 yard race against the male teachers at my school. The next morning I went-out to run my usual four mile run but could only produce a shuffle. My muscles below my belly button were killing me. I have only run four time since then and every time I get the same results. I have ridden my rode bike for at least an hour a day and that doesn't seem to affect it. My GP just told me I am not as young as I used to be. My question is what have I done, how can I fix it, and what kind of doctor do I need to see to check on it? The pain is all over my lower stomach area. Dear Rob: I suggest that you get an evaluation by a specialist in sports medicine. According to your description you may have symptoms of Overuse. Sometimes the healing process takes longer than expected and this depends on each patient in particular. It is very important before to do any exercise or straining physical activity to have an initial warm-up and stretching of the muscles, also when you start an exercise routine the demands have to be progressive and gradual, and the time and days that you dedicate to exercise must be consistent and regular to avoid injuries. There is a very well described entity in the medical literature called: Overuse Syndrome, which can affect any part of the body that is over stressed with movements or activities in a repetitive way, including occupational, recreational, and habitual activities. Repetition is part of the definition of overuse injury. The concept is that overuse injury is associated with repeated challenge without sufficient recovery time, and this is true for Body Building, Running, Jogging or any other sport or activity in which you exceed the guidelines and your own limits or capacities. |
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