Injury! So sad and frustrated! - No question, just ranting
I am having some problems with my iliotibial band, basically outer thigh pain and knee pain and swelling. I am going to phyiscal therapy for it now and I decided yesterday that I need to be honest with myself and take a solid week off to give my leg time to recover. This has been the hardest thing in the world for me to do right now.
I am so aggravated with my body. I know that in my head I have made huge progress in six months. I am making huge progress cardiovascularly, training for a 10k (which I have to stop), and have a ton more energy, but at the same time I feel like I am progressing so much slower than I want to be.
The will and the determination are there, but I have abused and neglected my body for so long that it just won't do it.
POUT!
I am so aggravated with my body. I know that in my head I have made huge progress in six months. I am making huge progress cardiovascularly, training for a 10k (which I have to stop), and have a ton more energy, but at the same time I feel like I am progressing so much slower than I want to be.
The will and the determination are there, but I have abused and neglected my body for so long that it just won't do it.
POUT!
HIGHEST 273.5 / PREOP 263.5 / CURRENT 198 / GOAL 161.5
Hang in there. Injuries are frustrating when you're making such great progress, but giving your body a chance to heal is critical to preventing chronic problems. For me, I worked with my PT to find alternatives to running so I didn't go stir crazy during the downtime.
My IT band issues caused pain at the hip, so I was able to spin, swim and use the elliptical once the inflammation calmed down. The cross-training kept up my cardiovascular fitness, so I didn't have to start from scratch when I returned to running.
Rest. Heal. Then Kick Butt!
Cassie
My IT band issues caused pain at the hip, so I was able to spin, swim and use the elliptical once the inflammation calmed down. The cross-training kept up my cardiovascular fitness, so I didn't have to start from scratch when I returned to running.
Rest. Heal. Then Kick Butt!
Cassie
"Hard things take time to do. Impossible things take a little longer."
I am going crazy!! I grabbed my running shoes this afternoon and figured I could walk on my treadmill, but then my hubby asked if I really should be doing that and I reconsidered. Of course, my mind set was that since I can't run, I am going to go walk twice as long as I usually do to make up for it. I am apparently in denial and not having the best attitude. Anyway, I ended up grabbing some pillows, an ice pack and found me a comfy spot on the sofa to prop up my leg.
Thanks for letting me know which exercises you did. I really have to talk to my physical therapist to see what I can do before I pulled my hair out.
Thanks for letting me know which exercises you did. I really have to talk to my physical therapist to see what I can do before I pulled my hair out.
HIGHEST 273.5 / PREOP 263.5 / CURRENT 198 / GOAL 161.5
My older brother, who is an Ironman athlete like Sherry, recommended ART to me, but I wasn't able to find anyone close who was trained in the techniques. He favored ART over traditional PT.
Cassie
Cassie
"Hard things take time to do. Impossible things take a little longer."
On January 18, 2009 at 11:21 AM Pacific Time, Vampi wrote:
I am also wondering if I need to "break up" with my phyiscal therapist? If I need to get approval from my doctor to see a chiropacter? I guess I will make some calls on Tuesday. The videos on youtube explained a lot. Most Active
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