How do I heal my hurting leg?

Question

I've been running every morning this week and today after 5 days of running 2 miles a day, I can barely walk. What is the best way to care for my leg?

Answer 1

I'm going out on a limb and saying, "Rest it."

Stop running, but stretch more and drink more water.  You could be tight and dehydrated.

Answer 2

I would wait a couple of days to give your legs some rest. Then I would just run 3 times a week till your body is used to the added stress (its good stress). Make sure to stretch for 5 to 15 minutes and take it easy for a week or two. then start building on the miles and run hills.

Answer 3

I'm guessing your muscles haven't been used like this is a while.  The soreness is normal and, even if you keep running, should get much better in a week or so.  Make sure to stretch for 5-10 minutes (at least) immediately after your run.

Also, make sure to drink plenty of fluids; dehydration will only make things worse.

And I agree with the answer above me... take 800mg of ibuprofen (advil).  It will definitely help and it is safe.

Hang in there... good luck!

Answer 4

An easy to remember saying is RICE.  It stand for rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Answer 5

you should rest on wednesday and friday and take a really easy slow jog its proven that running good will improve your speed and endurance but its also proven that rest in between will also help you recover

Answer 6

Take at least 800 milligrams of ibuprofin.  It will act as an anti-inflamitory...and take it easy for a day or two!