in the overall pains, but still a lot of shoulder wonkiness as well as neck stuff. Sunday was slightly rough but that was b/c of the crap weather. Haven't been to the pool since last week, may try later but had PT this am so will see how I'm feeling. We worked a lot on shoulder and neck stuff, tomorrow we're going to do more core work. Tomorrow was the last appt I had booked, but the PT said to book the next two weeks, twice each, and then we'll see if I can go down to once. After that she'll have a routine for me and I can hopefully just do it myself at home.
I can't wait for it to start warming up so I can at least do more walking. I feel so inactive.
24 February, 2009
19 February, 2009
and the next thing to fall apart is...(drumroll please)
...my right shoulder. Well, it's been crap for years, and I had done some PT with it whilst doing my hip PT pre-surgery, mostly b/c I needed it to use the crutches for when I had my hip done. After surgery we forgot about it though. And now it's back, with a vengeance.
Last Wednesday at PT it subluxated when I was finished with one of the core exercises. I told the PT lady about that and then just ignored it. This past weekend I was out with some friends and I just moved slightly, not even my arm, just my upper body, and my right shoulder went CRACK! My friend sitting across the table from me heard it. I didn't realise how loud it was! It's not been very happy but it never is. Anyway, at PT last night I was telling the PT lady about what happened over the weekend and she wanted to take a look. She had me do an exercise and felt my right shoulder, and then the left. The left is okay, comparatively speaking, but she was amazed at how unstable the right shoulder was. Now I have been told I cannot swim with my arms, only use a kick board, until I strengthen and stabilise the shoulder joint. I'm telling you I am just so tired and over all of this constant battling, and it's never going to get better. I'm wiped out. Mentally, emotionally and physically. The one exercise I could still do and now I can't even do that! I was given (well more like made to purchase b/c insurance co's don't cover anything) a theraband and the PT gave me three exercises to start with. I really hope it doesn't take too long to stabilise it. UGH!
Last Wednesday at PT it subluxated when I was finished with one of the core exercises. I told the PT lady about that and then just ignored it. This past weekend I was out with some friends and I just moved slightly, not even my arm, just my upper body, and my right shoulder went CRACK! My friend sitting across the table from me heard it. I didn't realise how loud it was! It's not been very happy but it never is. Anyway, at PT last night I was telling the PT lady about what happened over the weekend and she wanted to take a look. She had me do an exercise and felt my right shoulder, and then the left. The left is okay, comparatively speaking, but she was amazed at how unstable the right shoulder was. Now I have been told I cannot swim with my arms, only use a kick board, until I strengthen and stabilise the shoulder joint. I'm telling you I am just so tired and over all of this constant battling, and it's never going to get better. I'm wiped out. Mentally, emotionally and physically. The one exercise I could still do and now I can't even do that! I was given (well more like made to purchase b/c insurance co's don't cover anything) a theraband and the PT gave me three exercises to start with. I really hope it doesn't take too long to stabilise it. UGH!
12 February, 2009
miserable day
I feel like crap. Yesterday I started getting v. crampy - that time of the month - and I just wanted to curl up somewhere comfy. But no, I had PT after work. It was okay for the most part, other than my right shoulder subluxating when I was done doing some core work lying on a foam tube. The things these people come up with! Anyway, I started to spasm a bit on my walk home, so used more heat when I arrived. I was knackered and though I slept well but when I woke up this morning, everything started to hurt. Cramps again, then whole body ache (must be the low pressure, I feel like I've got a vice on my whole body), then headache, then the never-ending jaw ache, then my back and now my neck. I really should have just stayed in today. I didn't go make it to the pool on Tuesday because of transport issues, though I did go last Friday and Sunday, so I really am hoping to go tonight, but I think I'll have to wait and see. The wind is so strong out there it takes at least twice the effort to walk and now my hip is not happy either.
Yes it's a whinging day but trust me, if you ever felt like this, and I hope to G-d you never do, you'd be happy to indulge me this time.
Yes it's a whinging day but trust me, if you ever felt like this, and I hope to G-d you never do, you'd be happy to indulge me this time.
06 February, 2009
the last couple of weeks
I've been going to PT every Monday and Wednesday, swimming in between, and last night I had another acupuncture session.
PT is going slowly, but I believe forward. I've been working on strengthening my core, and doing a couple of stretches, but not too many. Originally the PT was icing my neck after but that seemed to make my muscles spasm a lot. We tried heat a couple of visits ago and that seemed to not irritate the muscles nearly as much.
The acupuncture hurt more than usual last night, not sure why. I am sore and a bit stiff today but not too bad. I am planning on going swimming after work, that usually helps a bit.
A couple of Saturdays ago I went out dancing. I know, I'm totally not supposed to do that. I was feeling pretty good, and we went to a place that was having an 80's dance night. That's my favourite kind of music, especially when they started playing all of the Brit 80's. I went a bit wild for about an hour or so and just let loose. It was a great feeling, though at a certain point my body told me that it was time to go home. I did pay for it pretty bad the next few days, and I know the long term effects are bad, but it was worth it. I can't see myself doing that on a frequent basis, but it was definitely good for the psyche!
PT is going slowly, but I believe forward. I've been working on strengthening my core, and doing a couple of stretches, but not too many. Originally the PT was icing my neck after but that seemed to make my muscles spasm a lot. We tried heat a couple of visits ago and that seemed to not irritate the muscles nearly as much.
The acupuncture hurt more than usual last night, not sure why. I am sore and a bit stiff today but not too bad. I am planning on going swimming after work, that usually helps a bit.
A couple of Saturdays ago I went out dancing. I know, I'm totally not supposed to do that. I was feeling pretty good, and we went to a place that was having an 80's dance night. That's my favourite kind of music, especially when they started playing all of the Brit 80's. I went a bit wild for about an hour or so and just let loose. It was a great feeling, though at a certain point my body told me that it was time to go home. I did pay for it pretty bad the next few days, and I know the long term effects are bad, but it was worth it. I can't see myself doing that on a frequent basis, but it was definitely good for the psyche!
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