Bruise behind the knee
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simonatc posted 1 year ago.
Sounds like you strained your hamstring sometime in that 2 week range. Lots of times the bleeding and bruising does not show up until later. Its the same thing when you sprain your ankle one day, and then 3 days later it's black and blue. Muscle strain is the same thing. The muscle fibers tear slightly and bleed. That's where the discoloration comes from. As long as the pain and flexibility is improving, I wouldn't worry. Just gradually build yourself back up and start some light hamstring strengthening.
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Star posted 1 year ago.
Hey Di- don't know the answer to your question, but hope you get it worked out...sounds painful! Are you training in Tampa? San Ann? Just wondering who's joined the Tampa Bay kids.... ;)
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I woke up this morning and noticed a bruise on the backside of my leg this morning. Its about 5 inches above the knee towards the inside of my leg. For the past two weeks I have noticed a tight pain in my left leg, starting in the hamstring and front part of my knee. I took some time off from running and biking, and spent some extra time stretching. Ironically, the pain is going away, but the bruise is now present. Has this happened to anyone before??
Any suggestions? Thanks!