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What Causes Pain While Stretching The Leg?

I did a left split without stretching and something snapped in the back of my left thigh. There was an imeadiate pain but I was able to walk for an hour or so. I went to dance practice and I was fine when I was lunging but it hurt when I kicked my leg above my head or did any leaps. Whenever my leg was bent there wasn t any pain, but when my leg was outstretched straight it hurt from the length of my knee to right under my bottom. I would like to know what I did and how I can heal it in the fastest possible way, thank you so much!
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury.
X ray of the left leg can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones.
Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.
Wishing a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Causes Pain While Stretching The Leg?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury. X ray of the left leg can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones. Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress. Wishing a Good Health. Take care.