Ouch - pulled something

[tentrus]

I think I might have pulled something in my upper thigh. We went hiking yesterday after work and today I am so sore. It’s more of an ache though and not a muscle soreness from walking. I’m at work today and sitting a lot so every time I get up my upper thigh screams! How in the heck did I pull something up there?

[Refrigerator]

are you sure you just didn't over work the thigh muscle making this muscle sore?

[Grandpa]

Only your doctor knows for sure. Take Ibuprofin before bedtime and if it hurts in the morning call the doctor.

[Refrigerator]

I am a doctor.....Backyard aleve doctor! (Naproxen)

[orchard]

I tend to do that at least twice a month being silly and over working myself when I exercise. I would wait it out a little to make sure its not serious but if it is, head on over to the doc just in case.

[Michael]

When I go hiking, I take a couple of active steps to avoid sore muscles. This mostly consists of stretching and hydration.

A little into the hike, generally shortly after the first long incline, I stop and stretch. So, I warm up a bit, then stretch. Hamstring and quads are the minimum.

Throughout the hike, I hydrate. I seem to drink about a liter every 2 hours, or a liter an hour on hot days.

At the end of the hike, I repeat the stretches. Always stretch out before hopping in the car. I'll often stretch again about an hour later, because that's when I find that things start to stiffen up.

If you already hurt, don't stretch. It's too late for that. Stay hydrated and consume your anti-inflammatory of choice. If the pain lingers for more than a day or two, see your doctor.