I think I've figured out the "tight hammy"
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
I wouldnt expect it to take that long to adapt. Certainly not more than a month or so. If the pain never fully went away, and gets stronger with effort, my thinking is that you strained (overtrained, as the PT put it) and it never fully healed.
Might try lowering your saddle a hair, I doubt it would do anything, but too high a saddle can put a lot of strain on that area. Its worth a shot, IMO.
Sorry I missed ya this morning. I am sick (apparently as a result of the trip and associated travel and climate changes) and didnt feel like running in 40 degree weather. I am about to head out now.
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kona_expat posted 1 year ago.
Um....right in the sit bones that's your bursa on the ischial tuberosity. I had that problem and it got really bad. If you are overdoing your hamstrings (under-stretching?) the bursa will become irritated and all that will fix them is rest.
I developed my problem when I tried to do both high volume AND high intensity workouts. It was too much for my poor tendons, and then the bursa became inflamed and then I couldn't run for 4 weeks. I also stopped cycling for 2 weeks and then for another 3-4 weeks I only rode my hybrid with the very cushy saddle to give the bursa time to heal up.
YMMV
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the shikster posted 1 year ago.
Yea, I also have pain in my butt where the hamstring attaches and I've found that some deep tissue work with that Thera-cane massage tool ( "J" shaped) has helped also. The pain is the worst for me when I drive in my car, so I bought a special seat cushion from the "Better Back Store" and that has helped a little too.
Good Luck!
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JohnieTri posted 1 year ago.
I've had some minor issues with my piriformis(self-diagnosed of course). So I read a lot about it and one exercise that brings me immediate relief is this. Do a hip adduction(pulling the affected leg in towards the body) while attatched to a low cable or theraband,etc. But keep the foot pointed outward through the entire movement , and bring it across to just past the other leg. I was told a lot of times piriformis problems arrive from weakened hip rotators. This has helped me. You might try this stretch also, but be careful because it can be tough on the knees.
http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/piri.2.html
Not sure if you even have piriformis problem but it wouldn't hurt to try these.
-Johnie
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Star posted 1 year ago.
I bought the Trigger Point book, and saw that tool. I also have a set of rollers and balls by "Tirgger Point Industries" (or something like that) to help with deeper massage.
That stretch is very similar to what they call "Earth Pose" in yoga and I use it after every ride and run....feels soooo good!
Any thoughts about Glucosamine Sulfate, Chondroitin Sulfate and MSM to help with tissue repair?
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kona_expat posted 1 year ago.
Glucosamine targets cartilage only; not the soft tissues like the tendons, ligaments and bursae.
I tried it once and noticed no difference, so I save my pennies now.
Those of you with leg/hip/back/glute issues--stay tuned--I'm writing a series of articles on how to care for all this stuff and keep yourself in good working condition.
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brittda posted 1 year ago.
JohnieTri;63799 wrote:
I've had some minor issues with my piriformis(self-diagnosed of course). So I read a lot about it and one exercise that brings me immediate relief is this. Do a hip adduction(pulling the affected leg in towards the body) while attatched to a low cable or theraband,etc. But keep the foot pointed outward through the entire movement , and bring it across to just past the other leg. I was told a lot of times piriformis problems arrive from weakened hip rotators. This has helped me. You might try this stretch also, but be careful because it can be tough on the knees.http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/piri.2.html
Not sure if you even have piriformis problem but it wouldn't hurt to try these.
I do that, and periodically at work during the day only up with my leg on my desk (who cares if my coworkers think I am a freak). I also find my weekly massage helps TREMENDOUSLY (sp?).
I wrote a few weeks ago about a tight hamstring or piriformis...I went to the PT and he basically said that I'd over trained. So after the 1/2 marathon, I reduced my running miles and it felt a little better though not much. Ok, so yesterday we rode 50 miles and I felt the "tightness" a bit right under my butt on both sides. Today I went for a 9.5 mile run and really felt it...and as I was trying to focus on the point, I realized that it is right at my "sit bones."
Hmmm, I bought a new bike and subsequently a new SMP saddle back in July. I trained around 3 months for an oly and then the 70.3 in November, took of some time and started up again in Jan. So I'm wondering if its a saddle issue....you know, getting used to a new position, saddle composition... If so, how long will it take my "sit bones" to get comfy and used to the saddle?
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