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SA12 · 23-10-2006, 11:02 AM

I had a real hard bang on my right quad playing rugby a week last Saturday and whilst the problems of not being able to walk properly on it has gone I still have problems.

There is no constant pain in the area, but depending on how I move / use my leg there is a sickening dull ache in the area that is causing me some problems.

Does anyone have any ideas what this might be? It is keeping me awake in the night and stopping me from training properly because for about 30 seconds to a mintute after using the muscle the dull ache / pain comes back.

BILLY WHIZZ · 23-10-2006, 03:36 PM

i too used to play rugby and i sufferd a really bad dead leg,at first i thought that id broke it!when my coach ran on he put a wet cold sponge on the spot were id been hit and their was like blue lighting streeks shooting all over my upper quad!i couldnt walk for 2weeks i was in hospital with my leg tied up in the air becoz i had serius internal bleeding.best go get it checked out mate coz you can end up with a blood-clot from this type off injury.back in the old rugby day cloth around the leg pushing the blood up the they would draw it out with a srynge,becoz they thought it got rid off the bad blood lol.total maddness eh.

SA12 · 23-10-2006, 04:54 PM

I think I will go and have it checked to be sure. There is definately something wrong there.

Would you go to your GP or the hospital for something like this? It happened well over a week ago so not really sure who to see now.

BILLY WHIZZ · 24-10-2006, 12:07 PM

gp is the norm,but they will prob just sit their and not listen to a word your telling them like they do.so go to the hospital they will do a scan their for you.

SportDr · 26-10-2006, 07:34 AM

Go to your GP! Accident & Emergency is for serious injuries requiring immediate attention. Too many people abuse A&E, thats why there is a 4 hour delay to be seen in most of them.

Sounds like inflammation is still upsetting perhaps your femoral nerve, try anti inflammatories and rest for another couple of weeks. Localised heat application could probably help and some light massage to stimulate blood flow.

Most GP's do listen, they just don't have much time for sportsmen unfortunately!

SD

SA12 · 26-10-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SportDr

Go to your GP! Accident & Emergency is for serious injuries requiring immediate attention. Too many people abuse A&E, thats why there is a 4 hour delay to be seen in most of them.

Sounds like inflammation is still upsetting perhaps your femoral nerve, try anti inflammatories and rest for another couple of weeks. Localised heat application could probably help and some light massage to stimulate blood flow.

Most GP's do listen, they just don't have much time for sportsmen unfortunately!

SD

Thanks for the reply

The aching is slowly going away now, so not so concerned anymore, but I will pay a visit to be on the safe side.

I have had dead legs in the past, but they normally go within a day or two but this was pretty bad being nearly 3 weeks and its still there! lol

SA12 · 29-10-2006, 10:49 PM

Rugby physio checked it out for me. Said nothing to worry about, just deep bruising.

The club has just gotten an ice bath so hopefully in the future I can use it to help with injuries like this

**hackskii** · 30-10-2006, 06:46 PM

Just deep brusing?
Try some massage.

SA12 · 31-10-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hackskii

Just deep brusing?
Try some massage.

Ive needed an excuse to go see some cute massage girl :p

Right, lets find the telephone number :p

**hackskii** · 31-10-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SA12

Ive needed an excuse to go see some cute massage girl :p

Right, lets find the telephone number :p

Knowing my luck it would be some big hairy dude

That likes me......haaaa haaaaa

SA12 · 31-10-2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hackskii

Knowing my luck it would be some big hairy dude

That likes me......haaaa haaaaa

Didn't think of that

SportDr · 01-11-2006, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hackskii

Knowing my luck it would be some big hairy dude

That likes me......haaaa haaaaa

You mean there is another Cro-Magnon man on earth!!!!!!

:love:

SD

23-10-2006, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
SA12 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,363	Dead Leg I had a real hard bang on my right quad playing rugby a week last Saturday and whilst the problems of not being able to walk properly on it has gone I still have problems. There is no constant pain in the area, but depending on how I move / use my leg there is a sickening dull ache in the area that is causing me some problems. Does anyone have any ideas what this might be? It is keeping me awake in the night and stopping me from training properly because for about 30 seconds to a mintute after using the muscle the dull ache / pain comes back. __________________ SA12

23-10-2006, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
SA12 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,363	I think I will go and have it checked to be sure. There is definately something wrong there. Would you go to your GP or the hospital for something like this? It happened well over a week ago so not really sure who to see now. __________________ SA12

26-10-2006, 07:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
SportDr Getting HUGE! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: E-Sussex UK Posts: 2,623	Go to your GP! Accident & Emergency is for serious injuries requiring immediate attention. Too many people abuse A&E, thats why there is a 4 hour delay to be seen in most of them. Sounds like inflammation is still upsetting perhaps your femoral nerve, try anti inflammatories and rest for another couple of weeks. Localised heat application could probably help and some light massage to stimulate blood flow. Most GP's do listen, they just don't have much time for sportsmen unfortunately! SD __________________ I don't like Sports and I am not a Doctor! You expressed and challenged yourself, startled the dozing muscles and welcomed the sweet pain of gain. Boredom begets mediocrity. Enemies both, they deserve swift eradication. Let's hit the weights and build some muscle. Race ya to the bench press. Dave Draper A goal casually set and lightly taken will be freely abandoned at the first obstacle. Zig Ziglar Any advice given is for information only, always seek the advice of your medical practitioner. Use this My Protein refferer code and get a 5% DISCOUNT on your first order! MP2819

29-10-2006, 10:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
SA12 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,363	Rugby physio checked it out for me. Said nothing to worry about, just deep bruising. The club has just gotten an ice bath so hopefully in the future I can use it to help with injuries like this __________________ SA12

30-10-2006, 06:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
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23-10-2006, 03:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
BILLY WHIZZ Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: beano town Posts: 15	i too used to play rugby and i sufferd a really bad dead leg,at first i thought that id broke it!when my coach ran on he put a wet cold sponge on the spot were id been hit and their was like blue lighting streeks shooting all over my upper quad!i couldnt walk for 2weeks i was in hospital with my leg tied up in the air becoz i had serius internal bleeding.best go get it checked out mate coz you can end up with a blood-clot from this type off injury.back in the old rugby day cloth around the leg pushing the blood up the they would draw it out with a srynge,becoz they thought it got rid off the bad blood lol.total maddness eh.

24-10-2006, 12:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
BILLY WHIZZ Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: beano town Posts: 15	gp is the norm,but they will prob just sit their and not listen to a word your telling them like they do.so go to the hospital they will do a scan their for you.