Do Compression Braces Prevent Muscle Growth????

[LongBeach_Patriot]

Sup. So I injured my quad last summer (Rectus Femoris), right near the insertion point into the hip. I have been wearing a neoprene thigh wrap/brace to prevent me from pulling it again and allowing me to train legs and such. So I'm nearly at the end of my bulk cycle and I noticed that my left rectus femoris is larger and protrudes more outward than my right. I'm thinking that the brace is restricting blood flow which is restricting muscle growth. I asked my P.T. and he agreed.

I am using more logic than bro-science in my hypothesis but I can also see see the proof in the pudding. Its not a night and day difference from left to right quad but I notice it. When I squat there is absolutely no imbalance though. There is no strength difference either. I actually set a PR a couple weeks ago with my 1mr squat.

Going to train without the brace on Sunday/leg day and see how I feel. Going to start light until I see how it feels without the brace.

Any thoughts?

Thank you,

 

[Mprtz]

Well I'm skeptical but it sounds like you've already decided it's true. I would guess that if there is a size difference it's more likely due to the injury and that you have been consciously or unconsciously favoring the injured leg.

 

[LongBeach_Patriot]

Well I'm skeptical but it sounds like you've already decided it's true. I would guess that if there is a size difference it's more likely due to the injury and that you have been consciously or unconsciously favoring the injured leg.

Hey man, always appreciate the input. I actually just measured both legs, with and without muscle contraction and there's a difference of around .5"-.625" from the left to the right. Definitely could be favoring as well.

 

[LongBeach_Patriot]

Didnt use brace today and had no issues what so ever. Felt a lot better without the compression on my quad. Going to ixney that mofo.

Thanks.

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