The back of my left leg is very tender and bruised; could I have pulled that muscle?
96788
yeah or have a muscle spasm
241536
A common injury especially if you had just came back after a break and went all gusto.\n\nThe best thing would have been to ice it the first day and take an anti-inflammatory right away.  Now all you can do is not aggravate it.  Leave it alone and baby it.  It may take awhile, stretch gentle and don't throw the leg for awhile.\n\nUse a roller to roll out your IT band, in other words roll out your outer thigh.  This will help your inner thigh because it will help relax your inner thigh.  They are all connected
677371
No wait, don't do anything stupid. \n\nGo see a doctor about it, it is not supposed to be painful when you pull the skin back.. The doc will fix it ...its no big deal really...good luck :)
851897
You might have sprained or pulled the muscle. A nice massage might help.
735166
Sounds like nerve damage, possibly a pinched nerve, Don't fool around with waiting and seeing, my sister did permanent nerve damage this way partly due to a dread of the Dr. & partly due to a high pain tolerance.\nTake the same good care of this as you would for a young child in your care.\nBest wishes on this.Also, if it's the left arm, this is a classic sign of heart attack, often with no other symptoms. You seriously need the support of a Dr., please don't wait until you regret it.
524300
Could be many things. How low are we speaking? It could be kidneys, gall bladder, pulled muscles, or back pain. Did you do anything to cause the pain, perhaps an injury? If it comes on suddenly and is sharp, I'd go see a doc about it.  Good luck.
89034
I haven't pulled the muscles in my hamstrings yet, but I once pulled every muscle in my right arm. I took ibuprofen for the swelling (I was told by my dr. to take 800mg and drink alot of water every 6-8 hrs., but please note I am NOT a doctor), and rotated hot and cold compresses. I tried to wait it out, but ended up going to the emergency room. They put my arm in a sling, and gave me muscle relaxers to help with the pain, as well as anti-inflammatory medication. I was told to move it a bit, so the muscles didn't stiffen up, but also to really limit how much I used it. That's not something you can do with your legs unless you have a wheelchair handy, so I'm sorry, but you may have to bite the bullet and see a doctor. UNLESS, you know one and he will call in something for you (a prescription).  If you have access to a hot tub or sauna, you may try that, or just taking a very warm bath. Hope you feel better!
81802
Pinched nerve possibly, go to the doctors to be sure.
163993
If you recently started working out it's probably a pulled muscle. But if it's getting worse instead of better you need to see a dr.
955949
It sounds like just a bruise. You may have hit your funny bone causing tingliness and such. You have now gained all feeling back, which is good. Wait a day or two, and if its doesnt improve get it xrayed. If its not swollen, your fine.
894198
i had a similar injury. try to stay off it until its better. ice it evry night 20mintes on 20 mintes off. do that ubntill ur board. and a big thing is some light stretching. dont tear ur leg apart just try to loosen it up
152668
Like I said in the other post, arthritis, a tear, go to doc and get it checked.  Meanwhile, rest leg when possible and take two advil.  Call me in the  morning if you want, as well ;) .
589769
No it isn't strictly normal but equally is something that does occaionally occur.  You should go back and consult your doctor and ask for their advise as to the best route forwards.  Possible repeat xrays or more physio or even acupuncture.  Whatever you decide make sure you don't just sit it out, if I had done that i would have lost the use of my left arm!!!
346463
You need to call a doctor ASAP.  Pain in the calf and swelling of the leg could be Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).  It probably won't be, but it could also be a circulatory or vascular issue that you should have adressed.  Call your personal doctor, ask to speak with a nurse and tell them your symptoms.  They may refer you directly to an urgent care or they will run down a list of questions to 'triage' you and decide when and if you need to come in.  It can't hurt to call if nothing else, for peace of mind.
300752
If we are taking pulling a muscle there really is nothing the ER can or would do other than pain control.  If we are talking about a hernia pushing out at the top of the leg/bottom of the abdomen then he should seek medical help - there can be complications associated.\n\nA pulled muscle will typically bruise, sometimes pretty badly in a few days.  Rest, gentle stretching, heat can help dissapate the bruise.  Take over the counter pain medication like Tylenol if needed.  A pulled muscle is actually the fastest healing soft tissue injury.  He should be good as new within a month...mostly better in two weeks.  Once he is feeling a little better, make sure NOT to over stress it.  Work up gradually lest you be right back where you started.  \n\nNo matter the ER is not required for a muscle tear.
47797
haha okok first off i admire your effort..you really went after it...so whats wrong with your legs??blood...when you worked out did you cool down..or did you sit down..when you left your workout room were you out of breath??if you didnt cool down(same exercises with lower reps and weight) you left a good amount of blood in your muscles(legs) are the biggest muscles=more pain) ..you're heart pumps oxygen rich blood your the muscles that need it ...a cool down would have help the blood get back to the heart faster..so you wont have to walk to the car feeling like you have an elephant on your back..also you could have just overwork yourself..after a workout,when you go home check your heart beat ..if i still beating fast two hours after working out ..you need it clutch down a gear..if this was recent go for a walk...you'll be less sore after work outs to!!...hope this helps..a very smart question too
744677
Go for check up, could be pulled muscle, or chest infection. Dont leave it any longer or it could turn to pluerisy, which just takes you longer to get back on you'r feet, good luck and health. lol