Please help! Should I still go for a run even though I pulled a muscle?

[Anonymous]

A week ago I pulled something in my quad on my left leg. I've still been working out this week on it because I mean its not unbearable pain. But it is still not better. I just carbed up and am ready to work out but I wanted to ask as I am worried if I can worsen it. Should I work through it or rest?

I think when I was on the treadmill last week I was going faster than I normally do. And once my left leg kinda spasmed or fell out. (can't think of the right word) like someone kicked me in the back of my knee. It wasn't a big deal, I didn't have to stop or anything I just kept running.

I also have been adding weight to my squats. I used to do no weight and went to less reps and 20 pound dumbbells. I don't think thats it though? Could be that, could be the run. Either way I do stretch and keep my form the best I can but these things happen.

Would going on a jog be bad? Today was my 6 mile easy paced run.

[burlen]

Preferably, give it time to heal by not running. You are exerting more stress on the injured area, thereby decerating the healing process.

Prior to resuming work in January 2016, I was running 5.4 miles daily for about three weeks, during which I sustain a shin splint injury. I kept running while still having the injury for a further two weeks. At the beginning of February 2016, ready to my usual 5.4 miler at an average pace of 8.6mi, my shin injury got worst 2 miles into my run. I just had to stop, and walk home.

I did not run for 10 days but was doing HIIT core workout exercises. After 10 days the injury was gone.

[TadCurious]

Pain is a signal from our bodies that keeps us from aggravating something that's injured. If after you warm up and stretch and start running you're in pain then the injury needs to heal more before you do anymore running.

[truthbeknown]

How about a compromise? How about a nice low-impact walk?

[Asker]

good idea

[ichot]

No, rest. Fully recover from injuries unless you want to set yourself up for ruin.