Ah those pains that come back....

[Marg]

And the hip bone is connected to the ... ankle bone.

Seriously, my hip has gone totally retarded lately and while I have a great pain threshold, I do get worried when something is getting worse and worse and won't go away.
So I saw the chiro and when I expected him to dig into my hips, I was totally shocked when he grabbed my right ankle. I almost leapt off the table.

rewind to Nov 22 and Oct 5... two ankle sprains, right ankle, not a very pretty sight.

I rested a few days after Philly but just got back on the horse. Paying for it now. All the compensation in my ankle has traveled up to my hip and I am in a lot of distress.
So I'm not here to whine about it but just share that gentle reminder that you just never know if an injury is healed and if it was the cause of other collateral pain.
Lesson learned... slow return, much pampering on all my parts and hopefully I can maintain some level of fitness without overdoing it.

that's all...

[Irongirl]

well, that doesn't help me now, does it?! Why is my hip sore?!

[ultraslacker]

ah Marg, I can empathize!! my ankles have been giving me grief... and calves, and shins, and feet, and oh yes, the hips.

Sorry to hear it. :( take care, and you will be back at it soon! :)

[Marg]

well, that doesn't help me now, does it?! Why is my hip sore?!

You know, I actually did wonder that...
You'll have to ask Duane, he zeroed in on my problem within 30 seconds!

[Irongirl]

well, that doesn't help me now, does it?! Why is my hip sore?!

You know, I actually did wonder that...
You'll have to ask Duane, he zeroed in on my problem within 30 seconds!

I've been to see him a couple of times - he does work on my knees, but, definitely doesn't zero in like that!

I'll give him grief on Wednesday morning - for being able to figure you out, but, not me!

[RA.]

Ugh.... I wish you a speedy recovery.

[klc]

Unlike! Heal up fast Marg!

[eme]

I had a pulled hip flexor on my left side result in tendinitis in my right foot before - amazing how our bodies compensate.

[VeloCarrie]

[HCcD]

Heel fast, Marg

I swear that those sessions in those massage chairs have helped me recover between my workouts .... if anything, forced active recovery ...

[Jo-Jo]

Ah geez..

Hugs to you ((((Marg)))))

[a-slow-5]

No way! Those sprains were doozies though, weren't they! Rest up. More importantly, heal up!

[La]

Ugh, that sucks. But on the plus side, at least you know what the cause of the hip pain is now!

That reminds me that I really should go back to physio for all my ailments.

[Dr. S]

Foot issues can really mess up your whole body!

I hope you can get rid of that pain quickly and be back on the road soon!

[msdesigner]

Glad to hear that Duane is doing his magic on you. I can totally relate to this Marg. This sounds like what I suffered this summer...... remember that trail run at Camp Fortune? And last year, I started up too quickly after that break so this time I am coming back gradually to avoid a potential setback. It sucks that we have to learn these lessons!

Opps.... just realized this isn't the daily thread...... I'll move this part to the right thread. Speaking of a gradual return.....

[Marg]

Thanks folks. Yep, it's amazing how these owies can manifest themselves.
I have to find some info on ankle strengthening to do. I was unpleasantly suprised at how tender my ankle still was when grabbed.

[HCcD]

Thanks folks. Yep, it's amazing how these owies can manifest themselves.
I have to find some info on ankle strengthening to do. I was unpleasantly suprised at how tender my ankle still was when grabbed.

I have a bunch of elastic bands if you like ... as well, one of those Pro Stretcher things, that help to increase range of motion .. and ....

[Marg]

Thanks folks. Yep, it's amazing how these owies can manifest themselves.
I have to find some info on ankle strengthening to do. I was unpleasantly suprised at how tender my ankle still was when grabbed.

I have a bunch of elastic bands if you like ... as well, one of those Pro Stretcher things, that help to increase range of motion .. and ....

You'd have to show me how to use them... or link to a site with info...?

[HCcD]

Thanks folks. Yep, it's amazing how these owies can manifest themselves.
I have to find some info on ankle strengthening to do. I was unpleasantly suprised at how tender my ankle still was when grabbed.

I have a bunch of elastic bands if you like ... as well, one of those Pro Stretcher things, that help to increase range of motion .. and ....

You'd have to show me how to use them... or link to a site with info...?

No problemos ...

Physiotherapy at the Scotiabank Place would be a nice option ... you can get ultrasound, and various rehab treatments ...

Here is a quick link with simple exercises ... you can replace towels, ropes, etc., with one of those exercise bands to add a bit of resistance ...

eta: also hear that a bottle of wine a day helps numb the pain away ...

[mcshame]

Marg, sorry to hear about your travelling pain.

[ultraslacker]

what about the alphabet one? Where you trace the alphabet in the air with your big toe... it moves the ankle in various directions and is supposed to help strengthen (then when that gets easy, you add a tiny bit of weight like putting a towel on your foot).

[Nicholas]

Figuring out the true source of the problem is half the battle. That's great that it only took 30 seconds!! The rest is just sticking with the programme.
Let's hope Ryan is as quick to find my problem as Duane found yours....

[DougG]

Marg, do you want some cheese to go with your whine?
Seriously, I hope you can rest over the winter and get yourself healed!

[fe.RMT]

there's a reason why on my intake charts the 'compensatory' information is included as part of the 'AFFECTED' structures

[KBO]

I've spent 5 weeks with physio slowly figuring out my heel pain that has been going on for months. Every week we move a bit higher and we are now concentrating on my messed up shoulder and my twisty upper body. Go figure how all that manifests itself in my foot...but it seems to.

Here's to healing...and heeling! Five weeks in and I'm starting to see improvement but the time invested is pretty big. A good chunk of my day seems to be spent doing my rehab stretches and strength exercises, but it is worth it. At least it better be...

We'll both beat this Marg.