@Bone-obo - replying here to avoid derailing your thread.
Not a lot to report. This is 3rd week back in PT to work on the psoas and range of motion. So far, we've been concentrating on activities to stretch the hip flexors without activating them. It's a good thing I don't plan to wear shorts anytime soon. In addition to the blinding glare from my very white legs, people would think I'm being abused if they could see all of the bruises up and down my thigh from the "massage." He also limited some of my activities - primarily limiting walking (flat surface, 3 MPH or less, 1.5 miles max) and limiting anything that would activate the hip flexors (no marches, step ups, dead bugs, knee ups, planking on the floor, etc.). We're starting a bit more activities this week and will see to what degree the issues are continuing (based on getting in and out of bed, etc., it seems a little better, but still problematic). He's said there could possibly be an impingement that is affecting the psoas, but he's not ready to go there yet (and, even then, he couldn't make a diagnosis but would just be suggesting I go back to OS and request further testing to check it out).
Luckily, PT didn't shut down dancing.
It had been far too long since I'd had the opportunity and I wanted to go out Saturday to dance to the band that initially caused my PT and I to coin the term "disco hip" for the problems with my second hip. PT said it would be a good test of where the issues were, so I went out and had fun! I was a little sore that night and the next morning, but rolling out before my workout the next day seemed to take care of it.
PT was also OK with me continuing with my trainer so long as we kept restrictions in place and didn't do any floor work or any of the other things I'd noted above.
@MammaT - I ended up going with the first trainer because the 2nd one decided not to take any new clients when she found out she was pregnant, but the second session with the trainer was NOT like the first. She definitely pushed me further than the first time and we came to an understanding that I would let her know if I needed a break (plus, I've learned some awesome delay tactics from watching my kids
). She is also very good about making sure the form is correct on all exercises to reduce the possibility of injury and get the most benefit. I worked out with her Saturday and I've already gotten a "homework" assignment from her with more to come this week!
I hope everyone else is doing well. I don't always post much, but I do check in on my hipster friends regularly!
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for you Sara...we are on your side.
