Some help from the experts please.....

[wunderdog67]

I know my post count is low, but I use the search feature and can usually find my answers without re-asking the same question. I've been in the game for years, and have a basic understanding of the science behind things. I'm in my mid-30's, competed in college athletics and still compete to this day. Diet and training are in check. Which brings me to my question(s), and I'm hoping some of my bros can shed some light for me here.

I recently sustained a pretty serious sports-related injury. Known as a "hamstring avulsion," I basically ripped the hamstring tendon off of my pelvic bone and it was retracting down my leg. Had surgery to repair it, and have just started rehabbing it.

Now obviously, if I just broke the bone it would heal. And if I just tore the muscle in half, I think I have a handle on how I could aid my body's healing process.

But.....would you guys have any advice on aiding in this situation? The doc reattached the hamstring with a few screws if that helps.


Thanks a lot!

 

[wootoom]

Sorry about your injury man, that sounds painful...I would keep on rehab for awhile. Let it heal. You just had surgery. Give it some time brother.

 

[DocToxin8]

I'm very sorry to hear that.
What you've suffered is the most serious (or grade 3) hamstring strain, as I'm sure you allready know.
I heard average healing time is 3-6 months, depending on if its the distal or proximal hamstring.
I was one time on my way to surgery for a tendon myself, (not the hamstring),
and I remember I was cautioned that if I did anything wrong during the recovery period, I might risk having to operate again,
which would lead to another six months of rehab.
(luckily it managed to fix it with LowLevelLaser Therapy/LLLT, and avoided operation, but my tendon was only strained, not pulled off)

You need to take the time to do the rehab properly.
I would also recommend some glucosamine, and gelatine powder.

Hope somebody with a similiar injury can chime in regarding rehab time, etc.

 

[RADAR]

Hamstring avulsion injuries are rare but severe. An avulsion occurs when the hamstring muscle is completely torn away from the ischial tuberosity, the portion of your bones you rest your body weight on while seated.The treatment of a hamstring injury largely depends on its severity and location. Treatment can be surgical or nonsurgical. Hamstring pulls are frequently treated with rest, ice, compression and elevation. For more severe hamstring pulls, a brace to immobilize your knee can help with the healing process. Your doctor may also recommend physical therapy in order to restore strength and range of motion in your hamstrings. For complete ruptures or avulsion injuries, surgery is required. Your surgeon will reattach the muscle to your bones using staples or stitches.Your Age is the dertiming factor on how well your body is able to heal,However i would not get in any hurry healing, your body can only recover so fast ,trying to speed up the process will only set you up for a more serious injury or complication further down the road.
Believe me when i say listen to your Dr on this one.

 

[new horizons]

There's a good thread on joint pain and lists things that help your body to rebuild tendons cartilages, if I remember were it is will post it

 

[new horizons]

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