I woke up late this morning and like a champ, i said ill just do my squats and get going.
I figured, im just doing squats so ill try for some heavy singles. For me, this means wrapping my knees.
Welp, i wrapped my knees very tight. I pulled 315 off the rack and just taking it off the rack, i felt a "popping twinge" in my calf, along the inside/front next to the shinbone, high on the shin/inner calf. It didnt hurt in the least, i just felt it. I figured it was just me being old.
Anyway i performed my squat, sat down to unwrap it, and that vein on my leg right below where the wrap ended was all swollen for a good 4-6 inches down the side of my shin/calf.
I immediately called it, went inside and iced it and presumed my life was now over. Im thinking should i go to work, should i go to urgent care? I wasnt positive it was just a popped vein. Im still in no pain, other than the ice, and no swelling elsewhere. The vein swelling went down well with ice.
What frightened me was this was my first instance of anything happening since i started training for strength. So im wondering how long it will heal? How long should i rest it? Im doing my best to not flex that ankle at all so i dont pump any blood even harder through it.
Anyone have specific knowledge of this kind of 'injury'?
*i want to also note that this is completely not the fault of the squat or my technique. it was completely my own stupidity wrapping my damn knees that tight.
I figured, im just doing squats so ill try for some heavy singles. For me, this means wrapping my knees.
Welp, i wrapped my knees very tight. I pulled 315 off the rack and just taking it off the rack, i felt a "popping twinge" in my calf, along the inside/front next to the shinbone, high on the shin/inner calf. It didnt hurt in the least, i just felt it. I figured it was just me being old.
Anyway i performed my squat, sat down to unwrap it, and that vein on my leg right below where the wrap ended was all swollen for a good 4-6 inches down the side of my shin/calf.
I immediately called it, went inside and iced it and presumed my life was now over. Im thinking should i go to work, should i go to urgent care? I wasnt positive it was just a popped vein. Im still in no pain, other than the ice, and no swelling elsewhere. The vein swelling went down well with ice.
What frightened me was this was my first instance of anything happening since i started training for strength. So im wondering how long it will heal? How long should i rest it? Im doing my best to not flex that ankle at all so i dont pump any blood even harder through it.
Anyone have specific knowledge of this kind of 'injury'?
*i want to also note that this is completely not the fault of the squat or my technique. it was completely my own stupidity wrapping my damn knees that tight.
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