Torn hamstring

[Catrin]

I tore my hamstring and quad in 2010 when I was learning how to ride (just REALLY over-did things on bike (quad) and also too many deadlifts (hamstring) without warming up properly). My stubborness didn't help, and in the end I was off the bike for about 4-5 months but then I was able to return. I had micro-tears, they weren't large so that will make a difference as well. It still twinges from time to time but as long as I warm up properly it no longer holds me back. I hope you are on the mend soon and be smarter than I was- listen to the doctor and don't put off physical therapy! If I had been less stubborn I likely wouldn't have been off the bike as long as I was - and I was 50 at the time if that helps.

I was able to do LIGHT spinning (in spinning class, not riding outside) during my recuperation period - the quad gave me far more problems than the hamstring did for riding. Find the best physical therapist you can. My first one was unable to help me and I had to go elsewhere to get relief.