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I don't know if you can help me on this but a couple weeks ago someone stretched my heel stretch really far and then when he let go it hurt really bad and
still does today. I have my left splits but when I try to pull the stretch it hurts
really bad. Is there any way I can stop the hurting but get the stretch?
Hi Meagan,
I'm not a doctor or trainer, and it's hard to say without seeing you, but it sounds like you pulled a muscle when you "got" stretched. The only thing that will heal that is time. It can take up to 6 weeks for a pulled muscle to heal. When you stretch your heel stretches you need to do it gradually, never pushing too far into an area of pain.
For now, you should get to a doctor or trainer and let them look at you to make sure its a pull and not something worse. And, then in the future, be careful of how far you stretch and who stretches you. Good luck.
Happy Cheering,
Kimmi
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Kimmi
Expertise
I can answer questions on coaching, planning and running practices, events, fundraisers, coordinating travel. I can answer questions on tumbling, stunting, health, nutrition, and injuries. I can not answer questions on college cheerleading.
Experience
My Experience in the area: I cheered on my grade school team for 4 years. I danced for on pointe for 14 years. I have coached for 9 years for grade school basketball cheerleading, grade school competitive squads, and all-star. I now own my own national championship all-star team.
Education/Credentials
I am safety certified by the AACCA. I have a BA in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher. I also have my masters in library science with an emphasis on teens.
Due to the volume of questions I get, please read my previous answers before asking your question.
If you have a question about starting a cheerleading squad, or mental blocks please read my many previous answers BEFORE asking your question. Thank you!!
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