another injury question

wingednotes
wingednotes Posts: 274 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have a pain in the butt :(
Pulled my glute last night at volleyball. Its not severe enough to give me pain while walking around a little, but it doesn't feel strong, and I know if I jog it will get much worse. I need to rest it.
But I need my cardio!!
So is stationary bike riding ok for a pulled butt muscle? If not, can someone recommend something else that doesn't include my butt? I can't think of anything.

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  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Cycling uses a lot of butt muscles. Try swimming?

    To stretch it out, lie on your bad, cross one ankle over the other knee and reach through to hug the lower leg towards your chest.
    http://www.exrx.net/Stretches/GluteusMaximus/Lying.html
  • lwgrubbs
    lwgrubbs Posts: 4 Member
    Schedule yourself a massage, that's a really good way to get past muscle and soft tissue injuries. That and lots of stretching.

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