Pulled Gluteal.....waaaahhhhh!

wonderwoman234

Dang it! I just started weighted squats a few weeks ago and spinning classes. This morning as I was doing lunges - BAM. I pulled out my right gluteal. I can walk fine, it's a little painful going up stairs. I've literally got a pain in the *kitten*!

Any suggestions for getting back in the saddle again quickly??

4Pick

time and physical therapy/massage, if you can swing it. "back in the saddle"...classic

good luck

nerdymathgrrl

Ice and ibuprofen/naproxen to reduce inflammation, and perhaps limit your workouts to low-impact stuff until it calms down. Better to take it easy for a few days than to aggravate it further and risk being in severe pain. Also, a heating pad before any workout and ice afterward. (I've been to physical therapy a few times lol.) If it gets more painful, your regular doctor will probably be willing to prescribe a muscle relaxer for you to take at night, which can help it heal and keep it from being stiff and painful in the morning.

wonderwoman234

Thanks!

Shuuma

Ibuprofen, foam rolling, and baby myself a few days...that's my prescription! Feel better soon!