meggyannpt Member

1) Keep moving! Fear of movement is one of the highest predictors of developing chronic pain. Don't go crazy, but get out and walk, stretch, etc. 2) Go see a physical therapist. They can set you up with the best way to get back to recovery. The sooner you go the better! You can even see if you live in a direct access…

You should consider seeing a physical therapist. They can assess your strength, running form, foot posture, and help you correct any imbalances that may be causing pain.

Go see a physical therapist! PT's are the true musculoskeletal experts that have extensive training in ruling in/out various conditions without imaging. Unless you are having a dramatic decrease in your hip range of motion, it is not likely that you have AVN, so don't freak out. A physical therapist can do massage, joint…

The winging shoulder blades probably improved from strength training, and that's a good thing! Your shoulder blades should not wing. Since it goes away quickly and does not hurt, I wouldn't worry about the sound too much. If it gets worse, you need to get it checked out. Just keep up your strengthening, warm ups, and…

Calf stretching, ice, and go see a physical therapist. You may be developing plantar fasciitis, achilles tendinitis, or may have developed a bone spur. The sooner you get it checked out and addressed, the better.

Does the sound go away after you warm up? The movements you describe correlate with the areas that you are experiencing your symptoms based on muscle attachments. Maybe try doing smaller movements during your dynamic stretching, and make sure you are doing some good static stretching after your workouts.

It will only track where you are/speed/etc. It won't give you any directions.

If the doctor hasn't recommended it, I would try to get in with a physical therapist. A PT can help you safely get back to running and make sure you don't end up constantly respraining the ankle or injuring it worse. If you want to keep running in the long run, it's worth it!

Once your incision is healed (no scabbing) you can typical start swimming or walking in the pool. You could also do some mat pilates, upper body weight workouts, etc.

My husband is in the army and used P90X to get into shape prior to going to officer school, it helped him lose 15-20 lbs. I would also recommend starting to run and do push ups, you'll be doing a lot of that at basic.

To reiterate what others have said, go see a physical therapist. I am a physical therapist and can tell you that we are the movement experts. We can give you the best set of exercises for your condition and can give you advise on what activities will be best for weight lose/general exercise. Most states are even direct…

I would recommend doing some quadricep stretching, holding for at least 30 seconds 3 times every day. You may need to do hip strengthening, such as clamshells or sidelying leg raises. You should consider seeing a physical therapist. They can help you determine the cause of your knee pain, make sure you are performing those…

I'm in Week 3 of P90X3 now. I haven't had a change in weight, but I'm noticing I'm a little more toned around the waist. I just push myself as hard as I feel comfortable, you don't have to do everything they way they do it in the video and they always provide modifications. I'm noticing with each of the workouts that I've…

You should consider seeing a physical therapist to help with your ankle. They can help you strengthen the ankle to prevent future sprains (your risk of spraining again is much higher once you've sprained it, especially with a bad sprain). They can also help you get back to your normal exercise activities safely. Make sure…

I'm in! I was in another challenge that is shutting down due to people dropping out and trouble maintaining it. I don't usually dress up for Halloween, but it helps to have a goal to go for!

I would recommend finding a good running store near you. They can suggest good shoes for walking vs. running, and sometimes will analyze how you walk to help you find the right shoe. It's worth investing in a good pair, and then buying new ones about every 6 months or so (since they will wear out and change your mechanics…

I'm not nursing, but I just finished grad school for physical therapy, so I feel your pain. I just graduated and I'm still trying to get myself back on track. Just think of how much better you'll feel if you can commit to a healthier lifestyle during such a stressful time!

To everyone suggesting a chiropractor for a pinched nerve, stop. If it is a pinched nerve, manipulation is not the answer, in fact it could make things worse. A physical therapist can provide a thorough examination to determine the source of the pins and needles and provide a treatment plan to address the issue instead of…

As others have mentioned, exercise can help relieve some of the soreness. Try taking a walk, you'll loosen up after 5-10 minutes. Then stretch out after (just go til you feel a gentle pull and hold for at least 30 seconds). Definitely give your legs a break for a day or 2 from the intense strength training so the muscles…

Yogurt (Greek or regular) - Can't stand the smell, the taste, any of it. I can only tolerate it in some smoothies and with baking. Cottage Cheese Raw tomatoes Melon type fruits (except watermelon, which I've only recently learned to like) Oatmeal - again, can't stand the smell

^^^This. I have to fight the urge to smack people who do crazy things that are just asking for injury! (Note: I have seen personal trainers give TERRIBLE advice to clients, basically setting them up for back pain)

The fact that you have not had a period in 6 months is very concerning. I agree with everyone that you should seek counseling to deal with the emotional side of this. I would also strongly urge you to see your primary care doctor as well. I am guessing you are in your early 20's, so missing your period for that long is a…

The PT will be the expert in getting him going. They will give him a home exercise program to strengthen his core to help support his joints. I would not recommend any heavy lifting or power lifting anytime soon for him, since that would put more stress through the back. Water aerobics is also a great way to go. It…

Go see your doctor. *If* it is compartment syndrome, you don't want to mess around with it.

I eat them probably 2-3 times per week as my lunch at work, but I usually supplement them with other things such as fruit or string cheese. They aren't ideal, but it's nice to have something easy to throw in my lunch during the week when I don't have leftovers. I figure it's still better than what I would get if I had to…

Cycling/stationary bike is a great option to decrease weight bearing and still get cardio, but it won't really do much strengthening unless you put a lot of resistance on the bike, which would increase the stress through the knee (aka, what you are trying to avoid). Swimming and water aerobics are also great options, as a…

I've done it before a few years ago, it really is great. Tried starting week 1 last week but only got in 1 day. I'm planning to try starting again tomorrow!

I would recommend maybe giving PT another shot, with a different PT. Generally patellofemoral pain syndrome can be treated pretty well with the correct strengthening program. If you don't want to go back, I would suggest focusing on hip strengthening exercises and quadriceps. Stretching your quadriceps is also going to be…

If you have any history of neck injury or pain (such as whiplash), you could try physical therapy. There are certain types of headaches that originate in the neck, usually at the base of the head, which can be treated with physical therapy. Chiropractors treat the joints only, where physical therapy will address all the…

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