Quad strain...

[Catrin]

Somehow I've managed to do it AGAIN, to the OTHER leg this time I know I've been very active these past two weeks but was careful to rest a little more than usual. Apparently I've pulled something toward the top of my left quad - probably zigged when I should have zagged when that muscle was under stress. Oddly enough this is the leg with no over-use injuries...oh well, I would rather have problems from being active - than the very different problems that come from not being so.

It appears to either be the rectus femoris or the sartorius - can't quite tell. It is pretty far up the thigh, probably the sartorius. I can feel tenderness when I lay my hand on my thigh, and it feels tight when I walk. I didn't realize there was a problem until I ran in class tonight as part of a challenge. I've already canceled a ride I was planning with someone tomorrow night

I've some Tiger Balm and some Biofreeze - would either of those actually help or just make it seem like it? I think if I am smart these next couple of days it will be fine. Icing has begun already.

Is there anything I am missing? I've checked out a couple of medical sites and they seem to recommend ice only for a few days - not heat. I will decide in the morning if I need to call in sick and continue with the ice treatment tomorrow.