I decided before going in that I would work through whatever issues I encountered, as this feels like my last chance to get back on my feet. It appears all of my tendons are affected by whatever is going on with my knee. I feel the arthritis in my hip and lower back daily, but it's more discomfort than outright pain, and the knee is not as bad as it was. I am no longer taking ibuprofen regularly, as the inflammation is gone. Stairs are still uncomfortable, and an attempt at a 2 mile walk the other day was aborted, but the 24/7 pain is gone.
During my warmup I felt pain in the hamstring tendon behind my knee. This is what stopped my walk the other day. I reduced my range of movement, and the pain subsided.
My quad tendon and Iliotibial band also tend to give me issue, right around the knee |
It was good to move, and while I had to be careful a few times, I had no real problems beyond the warmup pain. This is definitely a low-impact workout, but as with all workouts you get out what you put in. I feel my arms as I type this, and I know I will feel them more tomorrow. I felt my trunk during some of the exercises. These are areas I tend to neglect, so it's good to give them some attention.
Because I feel I'm reasonably fit, even after sitting on my arse for the better part of 2 months, I chose to use the barbells and to push the routine. |
Overall I spent an hour and a half moving in the pool, before heading to my parent's to pull a toilet and pour cement to fix the bathroom floor. I may just be hopeful, but it feels like stairs are easier. That is the first big test, before distance walking and ultimately running again.
I will miss tomorrow's yoga class, due to an eye appointment, but will be back Friday for more water adventures. I also have plans to use the weight room. They have a contraption on which one does reverse sit-ups, which I like to play with. They also have Pilates balls, on which I love to stretch.
These are, for me, baby steps. I will get back on my feet. This will not keep me down. How does that song go again?
3 comments:
Good for you to enjoy a class like that! Or two, I should say--that adds up to some good cardio, I'm sure. Good luck getting back to normal.
Those classes sound great. Hope you're on the way to pain free.
YAY for classes - I am finally starting to enjoy them. Love the youtube clip.
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