Originally Posted by
goose70
Thanks for the replies. I already have heating pads stuck all over me (sweating like crazy as I sit at my desk), but will also try a foam roller. Based on the stiffness (in addition to the pain), I'm guessing that it is an injury around the hamstring/glute area, which come to think of it, was growing a little sore after several hard rides now. I probably put the final nail in the coffin when I trudged up and down the stairs with water jugs after Saturday's ride.
I'm also going to make a Dr. appointment to get the PT ball rolling, just in case this does not go away soon.
Why are you using heat? Like others have said there is probably an inflamation. USE ICE. Your injury with the pain going down your leg also sounds like Sciatica. I suffer from it (have for years).