HELP! I think I've torn my Hammy!

[danceragain]

I've recently returned to ballet after a 5/6 year break....... and as I predicted would happen, i've gone and hurt myself....

3 weeks ago I was doing a grande jetee (large leap in the splits) and felt a "ping" in my right hamstring..... the pain ached but subsided although my leg was uncomfortable for several days afterwards....

Last night I performed in a show and had to do the same leap again....... I felt the "ping" again and this morning when I woke up I discovered series of bruises on my upper thigh and swelling (apparent bulging of the muscle)..... I spoke to a friend on the phone and she agreed it sounded like a partial tear....

I've treated with ibuprofen and a topical sports heat cream.... I'm aiming to rest it for approx 48hrs and then gently start stretching the area..... does this seem the correct mode of attack?

I've attached photos so you can see the lovely sight I was presented with this morning....


HELP!

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