SirBalon 2,692 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, Stan said: playing football yesterday, last game of the tournament, and i heard a 'pop' down the back of my leg - calf/achilles area. Tried a couple of steps to run it off, couldn't as the pain was unbearable. Like a shooting pain up the back of the calf. Not sure if it's something to do with the achilles or if it's just a calf strain. Put ice on it when I got home and then went to bed. Pain hasn't reduced overnight which is concerning. Can barely put pressure on it when I walk around. Anyone else ever had similar? If so, what worked for recovery? The recovery time will depend on the damage you may have actually done. If it's a pull then it's obviously a shorter spell but if it's a tear it could be a couple of months or more spending on how bad it is. The popping sound doesn't sound too promising but I suggest you go and see your doctor so as to find out what the damage is and what you should do next. What I wouldn't do is overuse the area until you find out. All obvious stuff but our first instincts are to stretch these things hoping it's just a strain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, Stan said: playing football yesterday, last game of the tournament, and i heard a 'pop' down the back of my leg - calf/achilles area. Tried a couple of steps to run it off, couldn't as the pain was unbearable. Like a shooting pain up the back of the calf. Not sure if it's something to do with the achilles or if it's just a calf strain. Put ice on it when I got home and then went to bed. Pain hasn't reduced overnight which is concerning. Can barely put pressure on it when I walk around. Anyone else ever had similar? If so, what worked for recovery? Ironically, while there was no pop, I did pull my calf playing badminton a few weeks ago. For me, I nabbed some paracetamol or general pain killers and let it heal up on its own as I could walk on it but very slowly to begin. For you though, it sounds like a possible tear based on the part in bold, especially as you can't put pressure on it. A mate of mine did something similar a few months back and was on crutches for a couple of weeks, so I'd give the doctors a buzz asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted June 1, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 1, 2018 3 hours ago, SirBalon said: The recovery time will depend on the damage you may have actually done. If it's a pull then it's obviously a shorter spell but if it's a tear it could be a couple of months or more spending on how bad it is. The popping sound doesn't sound too promising but I suggest you go and see your doctor so as to find out what the damage is and what you should do next. What I wouldn't do is overuse the area until you find out. All obvious stuff but our first instincts are to stretch these things hoping it's just a strain. 2 hours ago, Bluebird Hewitt said: Ironically, while there was no pop, I did pull my calf playing badminton a few weeks ago. For me, I nabbed some paracetamol or general pain killers and let it heal up on its own as I could walk on it but very slowly to begin. For you though, it sounds like a possible tear based on the part in bold, especially as you can't put pressure on it. A mate of mine did something similar a few months back and was on crutches for a couple of weeks, so I'd give the doctors a buzz asap. cheers lads. After that post, I have been able to put slightly more pressure on it so it's not totally unbearable now. I can slowly move it more and it's a tad more flexible. Still feel it strain sharply sometimes though. Had to go in to the office for work so that was a bit testing when I was driving. Tempted just to stick with painkillers and heal naturally as opposed to going to doctors just yet given it's improved in the last few hours and I'm trying to keep it relatively active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted June 1, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 1, 2018 Decided to come to A&E Rang GP but they had no appointments so they suggested coming here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Happy Friday Fam. No plans this weekend outside of watching Atlanta United, and a tennis match. Hopefully I'll get a bit of sleep to catch up from this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 53 minutes ago, Stan said: Decided to come to A&E Rang GP but they had no appointments so they suggested coming here. That U-turn was as quick as a Tory pledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted June 1, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Bluebird Hewitt said: That U-turn was as quick as a Tory pledge. worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 They’ve replaced the whole limb? So what did they say it is in the end? Immobilising it is the best method for a quicker recovery no matter what type of muscle injury it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted June 1, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 1, 2018 16 minutes ago, Cannabis said: Don't know if it's the way you're standing but your right leg looks really swollen? probably the way I'm standing. There's a wedge underneath my foot and in the boot to keep the foot raised a bit so probably that. 12 minutes ago, SirBalon said: They’ve replaced the whole limb? So what did they say it is in the end? Immobilising it is the best method for a quicker recovery no matter what type of muscle injury it is. Strained achilles tendon. I have to go back to hospital on Wednesday for x-rays and check-up to see if anything needs adjusting or if I still need the boot. I've only had the boot for a couple of hours and it's made a hell of a difference already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, Stan said: probably the way I'm standing. There's a wedge underneath my foot and in the boot to keep the foot raised a bit so probably that. Strained achilles tendon. I have to go back to hospital on Wednesday for x-rays and check-up to see if anything needs adjusting or if I still need the boot. I've only had the boot for a couple of hours and it's made a hell of a difference already. If it’s just a strain it’ll heal quickly if it’s immobilised. Must’ve been a real dodgy move you made or didn’t warm up at all beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted June 1, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 1, 2018 17 minutes ago, SirBalon said: If it’s just a strain it’ll heal quickly if it’s immobilised. Must’ve been a real dodgy move you made or didn’t warm up at all beforehand. yeah hopefully. i hate missing football Warmed up normally and no dodgy moves. Might have just overworked it and it was a new(ish) surface we played on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted June 2, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 2, 2018 David Beckham posing with a couple of fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 The GOAT (Not Beckham) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 On 03/06/2018 at 04:44, Eco said: The GOAT (Not Beckham) The Greatest Overrated Athlete Tilltoday - Beckham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted June 4, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 4, 2018 resting my foot all weekend, load of sport watched. Shame the cricket ended within 3 days but now there's tennis on and Nadal is playing. What a life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Devon Von Devon said: The Greatest Overrated Athlete Tilltoday - Beckham Ha - I meant Ronaldo. 5 minutes ago, Stan said: resting my foot all weekend, load of sport watched. Shame the cricket ended within 3 days but now there's tennis on and Nadal is playing. What a life. I seriously need to figure out Cricket and Rugby. There is a cricket league near me that is full of just older men from India, and I'm highly intrigued about the rules of the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted June 4, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 4, 2018 28 minutes ago, Eco said: Ha - I meant Ronaldo. I seriously need to figure out Cricket and Rugby. There is a cricket league near me that is full of just older men from India, and I'm highly intrigued about the rules of the sport. Cricket > Rugby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, Stan said: Cricket > Rugby Cricket > Rugby + Baseball + Basketball and even football some types. This common stereotype that Cricket is boring to watch, i swear there are more boring football games nowadays then Cricket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted June 4, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 4, 2018 Just now, Devon Von Devon said: Cricket > Rugby + Baseball + Basketball and even football some types. This common stereotype that Cricket is boring to watch, i swear there are more boring football games nowadays then Cricket. agreed. test matches get too much of a bad rap by people who don't watch cricket at all. Some test matches can be brilliant to watch - take the latest 2 between England and Pakistan for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Apologies if I sound like an attention seeker, but as of late I've been trying to invite a couple people to my podcast and they are not even giving me a chance to talk to them, never mind invite them. Then I have a few other important things I need to get off my chest and they are just ignoring me. Its genuinely getting on my tits. I don't have a problem with people ignoring me, it often means they aren't interested in talking to me. But I am a serious person that will not tolerate it if its something important. I don't buy this "I'm busy" excuse. Some people have been binned off, including a part of my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Just now, Cannabis said: It's important to you, but it might not be for them. Be humble. This is very true, but it still annoys me that some people don't give me the chance to talk to them about this. They could repay the favour and at least read what I said. Its this modern mentality that people are too scared to say no. Some people don't even read what I said, which annoys me. Again, if they say they are busy, its 99% of the time a lie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I got blackout drunk on Saturday. It's always followed by a deep shame and a month of sobriety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 6 minutes ago, Spike said: I got blackout drunk on Saturday. It's always followed by a deep shame and a month of sobriety. What was his name this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Blue said: This is very true, but it still annoys me that some people don't give me the chance to talk to them about this. They could repay the favour and at least read what I said. Its this modern mentality that people are too scared to say no. Some people don't even read what I said, which annoys me. Again, if they say they are busy, its 99% of the time a lie. A key to life that I'm slowly trying to learn, is to just control what you can control. Meaning don't worry about other people, their actions, or answers to your requests, just move on. Them effecting you this much AFTER the fact just goes to show how much control over you they have. Learn to move on and not get bogged down with the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Eco said: What was his name this time? Spike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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