I
have a good story for why you need to get 2nd opinions and never stop
asking questions. A friend of mine, who is a personal trainer,
developed hip pain in both hips. It got worse with running and cycling.
She went to a doctor and he said it was Bursitis, gave her an
anti-inflammatory and said to give it a rest, back off on the biking and
running. It did get some better but didn't go away. This
went on for months. She happened to mention it to a physical therapist
and he suggested it might be iliaccrest syndrome. She went home and
used her foam roller, specifically on her glute medius (she said it hurt
like crazy) and that relieved the pain. That's the thing with the foam
roller, if it hurts it means you really need it. So now she is
utilizing stretching techniques and the foam roller to help manage her
issue. If she hadn't kept on asking people she would be on the
anti-inflammatory indefinitely and never really resolve the issue.
Luckily this issue can be resolved. Even if you have an issue that
can't, like arthritis, there are always options to make it the best it
can be. Don't give up, be proactive and stay positive!
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Monday, October 20, 2014
It's been way too long since I posted. Got busy with work and life. I live in South Florida and it's very seasonal. When season hits it's all out until season is done. Good and bad, summers are easy but season is so busy there isn't much time for anything else.
It's been 3 1/2 years since by double hip replacement. I've continued to work on my mobility and I am still getting more range of motion in my hips. I also continue to compete in triathlons. They have taught me amazing valuable lessons and I've met some incredible people thru them as well.
I just finished and International distance triathlon, Rocketman Triathlon, at the Kennedy Space Center. I wasn't race ready but I had enough base I knew I could do the distance. I did it because you get to bike through the Kennedy Space Center! How cool is that?
Doing triathlons also reminds me how thankful I am that I can do them.
I've learned so much orthopedic issues, from being a personal trainer, coaching beginner triathlon groups, kids triathlon groups, swim coaching and just talking with others about their issues. Many people don't know there are options out there to get better or manage whatever their problem is. So I'm in the process of writing a book. I want to give people a checklist of options for them to manage their orthopedic issues. Whether that includes surgery or not. Sometimes it's so minor if you get a handle on the issue before it becomes big.
I've also developed an Open Water Swim Clinic for people afraid of swimming in open water. I'm very lucky to be able to work in an industry I have a passion for and can help people. I also want to get my Level I USAT coaching certification so I can do more coaching for beginner triathletes.
Everyone's orthopedic story is different, even if we are talking about the same joint. I love hearing people's stories and will always try and pass along any good information.
My first words of advice is don't ignore an issue. My sister ended up with a frozen shoulder because she just ignored the pain. Finally it got so bad she couldn't use her arm. She thought it was a rotater cuff issue and would have to have surgery. The doctor sent her to physical therapy for exercises and now the pain is going away and she is getting the use of her arm back. She went years with pain and loss of mobility. Had she gone when it started bothering her she could have avoided that and the rehab time would have been much less. Plus, if it had been a torn rotator cuff and required surgery, waiting that long would not have given her the best chance for the best recovery from the surgery.
When you have pain that's not a sore muscle or just wrong, go find out what it is. Then you can decide what you want to do about it. Make informed decisions don't ignore it! That in itself may save you lots of pain and time in rehab or even surgery.
My husband teases me that I see my doctor too much. But I'm very active, not young and issues come up. I've found if I go to my doctor when things aren't right he can often give me a fix to get me back to working order pretty quick. Sometimes that means not working out and resting, sometimes it's a therapy called Active Release, sometimes it's specific exercises. I know that I would not be in such good shape or functional if I didn't do this. I want as much mobility as I can have considering I have osteoarthritis everywhere. Life is going to throw stuff at you, it's what you do with it that makes the difference. Don't be an ostrich with your head in the sand.
It's been 3 1/2 years since by double hip replacement. I've continued to work on my mobility and I am still getting more range of motion in my hips. I also continue to compete in triathlons. They have taught me amazing valuable lessons and I've met some incredible people thru them as well.
I just finished and International distance triathlon, Rocketman Triathlon, at the Kennedy Space Center. I wasn't race ready but I had enough base I knew I could do the distance. I did it because you get to bike through the Kennedy Space Center! How cool is that?
Doing triathlons also reminds me how thankful I am that I can do them.
I've learned so much orthopedic issues, from being a personal trainer, coaching beginner triathlon groups, kids triathlon groups, swim coaching and just talking with others about their issues. Many people don't know there are options out there to get better or manage whatever their problem is. So I'm in the process of writing a book. I want to give people a checklist of options for them to manage their orthopedic issues. Whether that includes surgery or not. Sometimes it's so minor if you get a handle on the issue before it becomes big.
I've also developed an Open Water Swim Clinic for people afraid of swimming in open water. I'm very lucky to be able to work in an industry I have a passion for and can help people. I also want to get my Level I USAT coaching certification so I can do more coaching for beginner triathletes.
Everyone's orthopedic story is different, even if we are talking about the same joint. I love hearing people's stories and will always try and pass along any good information.
My first words of advice is don't ignore an issue. My sister ended up with a frozen shoulder because she just ignored the pain. Finally it got so bad she couldn't use her arm. She thought it was a rotater cuff issue and would have to have surgery. The doctor sent her to physical therapy for exercises and now the pain is going away and she is getting the use of her arm back. She went years with pain and loss of mobility. Had she gone when it started bothering her she could have avoided that and the rehab time would have been much less. Plus, if it had been a torn rotator cuff and required surgery, waiting that long would not have given her the best chance for the best recovery from the surgery.
When you have pain that's not a sore muscle or just wrong, go find out what it is. Then you can decide what you want to do about it. Make informed decisions don't ignore it! That in itself may save you lots of pain and time in rehab or even surgery.
My husband teases me that I see my doctor too much. But I'm very active, not young and issues come up. I've found if I go to my doctor when things aren't right he can often give me a fix to get me back to working order pretty quick. Sometimes that means not working out and resting, sometimes it's a therapy called Active Release, sometimes it's specific exercises. I know that I would not be in such good shape or functional if I didn't do this. I want as much mobility as I can have considering I have osteoarthritis everywhere. Life is going to throw stuff at you, it's what you do with it that makes the difference. Don't be an ostrich with your head in the sand.
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