After this last long run on Saturday when I almost cried going down the stairs Saturday night I knew it was time to stop ignoring it and trying to be a hero and get it checked out. My good friend Lauren and fellow runner recommended I go to Marathon Sports Medicine to get a diagnosis and some help. So I went in for an evaluation this morning and it was not as bad as I thought! I am so relieved.
Back when I was pregnant I had several issues with my pelvis. Those issues are there again but not as bad. There is some weakness in my lower back and hips which is causing my leg to turn out differently. Also my left knee cap shifts too much so I need to do some therapy to help it. I am happy that it is nothing bad! I was getting worried especially after my long run on Saturday really caused me some pain.
The therapist was really nice and he said I have good range of motion and strength. When I started launching into my story about why I run and where I was 14 months ago he was amazed. He says I will not need many appointments and he will teach me how to do everything at home. He was glad I have a foam roller already and I will be using it more. He also said the Arctic Ease wraps were perfect for cooling down my muscles! Good thing because I like them!
So the prognosis on my running? He says I will be fine to run at the end of May and he will work with me to make sure I am able to! I have to stop doing long runs for now but I hope 2 weeks off of those is enough. I can keep it to 4 mile runs and any other cardio I want. So my plan is to keep running 4 miles probably 5 days a week and then elliptical and try spinning in between. And to use these:
I have learned this if nothing else, if something is bothering you make sure to have it checked out. The therapist was glad I came in and we caught it early enough so I can keep training and still reach my long term goal of running a full marathon in November!!!!
Have you ever had an injury that made you get upset and cause a set back? How did you over come it?
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So glad to hear that your injury will heal quickly and you have a great attitude about it.
The main injury I've had is dealing with pelvic muscle problems which was horrible at times. Fortunately with some physical therapy and daily yoga stretching its under control and I'm finally able to train for another endurance race! :)
Good for you for listening to your body!
I had problems with my IT Band last Fall which caused bad knee pain. I stopped running for a few months, did other things, did physical therapy, yoga and all sorts of alternative medicines to fix it. It's better now but I learned to listen to my body when it FIRST starts to hurt!
I've had two stress fractures, IT band friction syndrome and plantar fasciitis. Your therapist is right - listen to your body and treat the cause - you'll be back runing again before you know it!
Glad you listenED to your body. Sometime we try to push though it and makes it so much worse. I actually did that with a knee issue I was having. It finally got to where I could not run at all on it. Had to take time off and was wearing a brace to help. It was stressful because I was training for my first 20k . I had put in to much work not to run that race. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY GIRLFRIEND
And I'm not sure how I've missed your blog either. :) Adding yours to Google Reader right when I'm done typing this.
I am having back issues which prevent me from doing all that I want to do in the gym. I take it in stride knowing that it is a minor set back for a short period. I still workout and that is better than no physical activity at all. Hang in there knowing that you will be back in the full swing of things sooner than you know!
Thanks everyone for your support!
I feel very lucky that it is minor and I can keep running and working towards my goals :)
Glad that your injury isn't too bad!
Hope you heal well! :)
yay, Arctic Ease!
i see that you plan on a full marathon in November....which one? i am thinking of that time frame, too......
be well! -gene-
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