I'm hurting with a hamstring pull

[workoutjim]

I used to play 5-6 times a week 20 years ago but now that I'm 60 I'm doing rqball 2 -3 times a week. First time in my life I pulled my hamstring during a session of rqball. I know it's my fault for not warming up properly.

boo hoo me. But I've used the RICE technique and for 2 weeks I was able to stand the pain. btw I self diagnosed myself to a level 1 pull but it still hurts.

After 2 weeks I thought I could play rqball again but I cannot make any quick adjustments. I cannot cut in one direction quickly without pain. I hate it. I've been looking around for some remedial things I can do but there is so much I don't know what advice to take.

Can someone help by giving me your experiences in rehabilitating a hamstring pull so that I can play rqball again?

thanks

 

[danzik17]

Sucks, but you're going to need to take time off to heal. You're 60, you're not going to heal like a 20 year old.

I'm 23 and a relatively bad hamstring pull took me 1-2 months to get over. I'd treat it pretty gingerly for at least 4-6 weeks and see a PT if possible.