Hi all, just after some help with a rather painful injury I've developed. Had a look at other threads and posted in the ITBS thread but thought it might be more helpful to start a new one as posts can often get lost in those old threads.
Anyway that pain started Thursday evening. That morning I had done squats and deadlifts in the gym without any issues. Later in the day I noticed an ache in my right hip and similar below my right knee, on the outside of my leg. This then developed into a sharp pain deep in my backside. It felt like it was from under my gluteus. The pain got worse if i moved my leg to the right away from my body. At this time I got a very sharp pain in what felt like the joint of my hip, it felt more to the outside where as the previous pain felt deep. The knee remained the same mild ache.
The next day it gradually subsided and saturday morning I felt fine. So you can guess the mistake I made - yes more squats, again without issue.
That afternoon whilst walking around town the pain returned with a bang, and got substantially worse on the drive home. Once laid out on the sofa the pain became intermittent but still very painful. Pain killers and NSAIDS were used to help, but at times it was excruciating. By the time I went to bed I crawled up the first flight of stairs.
Yesterday morning the pain had pretty much gone, just a gentle ache which has remained through to today.
It's also probably worth noting that until recently I was suffering from lower back pain which has appeared to be cured by lots of 3D hamstring stretches. Could the 2 be linked?
Anyone got any ideas?
I'm going to stay well away from squats and any other lower body work for at least a week.
Is this a case of straight to the physio or will rest and stretching get me good results and save me money?
If I do need to be seen can anyone recommend me someone in manchester?
If the mods feel this is better suited in an existing thread please feel free to move it.
Ta Michael