25 Days T Go: Say what, Doc?
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” -Robert Frost
Short and sweet update: I saw a physical therapist this morning and he identified some alignment issues, a bit of scoliosis in my lower back and a potential stress injury in my right leg. He seems to think that most of my left hip, backside and leg issues are related to my lower back. I was able to get a same-day appointment at Impact Sports Nashville to get an x-ray. (Note: I bribed them with cookies and had just enough time to make a batch and bring them with me.) There is no visible fracture, but there is a bump on the tibia, which may or may not be the start of something.
I’ll be having an MRI here in the next few days to get a definitive answer. I feel pretty strongly that the result of the MRI will be nothing more than a confirmation that there is nothing big-time wrong with my leg and that I will still be able to participate in the Santa Rosa Tri. Until then it’s alignment exercises, biking, swimming and no running.
Today’s date is a good reminder that little things like this crop up here and there in life and are so tiny in comparison with the bigger tragedies and true losses others experience.
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Glad you are getting help! I have been seeing a physical therapist for 2 weeks and I can already tell a difference! Good luck! Happy healthy thoughts coming your way!
Thanks! I think it’s going to be a big help.
Find a good chiropractor…I was amazed at what a good alignment means. After almost 20 years of suffering with vertigo issues, a couple of years of chiropractic helped me end that problem. That was almost 20 years ago! xoxoM
Wow. I didn’t realize wacky alignment can cause such problems.
Small world–I have scoliosis too! Even though you’re sidelined from running, it’s great you can still swim and bike. Gotta love triathlons. 🙂
Thank you, Carrie. My sister and I both have it but never knew it. Her hip sits higher on one side and I have hip alignment issues. It’s so weird! Hope you have a great day!
If you haven’t tried a good yoga or Pilates class, I would HIGHLY recommend it for lower back issues. I’ve had two back surgeries and chronic pain for years that pretty much is gone after starting a regular yoga practice.
I hope all goes well with the MRI and you are back to restriction-free exercise soon!
People keep telling me to do yoga and pilates. There must be something to it. I think maybe I will do a few weeks of nothing but yoga and pilates after I get home from the tri in October.
Speed recovery and hope it’s nothing too serious! Take care!
Thank you! I think it will be all good. 🙂
I’m glad there’s no visible fracture! Hopefully the MRI confirms that.
In the meantime, enjoy your biking and swimming!
Thank you! I’m actually about to head off to a spin class now. 🙂 Have a great day!
Hang in there. Alignment issues are tough. I have an old hip injury from ski racing that crops up on me once in a while. It’s no fun. But sounds like you’re in the right hands. Good luck and take care.
Thank you! I have a great couple of doctors. 🙂