have you tried a chiro for the si injury i hurt mine by lifting 150-200 pound stump my chiro put me
back afer 3 months of manipulation plodzilla
"T. Liljeberg" wrote:
>
> On 1 Feb 2004 12:45:20 -0800,
[email protected] (Lawrence Bestow) wrote:
>
> >My daughter is a keen runner, but has a slipped disc and has been unable to run for months.
> >
> >She would love to hear from anyone who has had a similar problem, to share experiences and
> >hopefully get back on track!
>
> I am not a doctor, so take this with all the appropriate disclaimers.
>
> Suffered a back injury a little over four years ago, initial diagnosis was ruptured disc, and it
> may have been that, but it later turned out that there was also a dislocated SI-joint. Before the
> injury I was what you could characterize as a casual athlete - besides running (up to ~8 miles
> runs), I played soccer and squash. The next four years I saw a number of doctors, specialists, and
> physical therapists. I had several attempts at getting back to my previous level of exercise.
> Everytime causing my back problems to reappear, typically after a couple of weeks to a month of
> exercise. My last attempt has been much better, but still not without problems. I have made it
> through 5 months, to about ~30 miles/week. The most important advice I can offer, based on my own
> personal experience, is starting very slow. The main difference between this time and the previous
> was starting extremely slow. The first two months I never made even at attempt at running more
> than 3 or 3.5 miles. Obviously, that becomes very easy very fast, even after four years of
> inactivity in terms of exercise, but it seems to have payed off. Another piece of advice I can
> offer is to work closely with the physical therapist and/or the doctor. I also think I benefitted
> from a lot of targeted stretches and exercises to strengthen abdomen and lower back. The strength
> helps stabilize the back and body, important if you have back problems. On advice from my physical
> therapists, I have stayed away from workouts that involves compression or twists of the back. I
> have focused on exercises that are symmetrical.
>
> Finally, stationary bikes can be a good supplement to the running in the initial phases. My
> experience is that the type where you sit upright with your legs in front of you is the least
> strain on the back. It is low-impact exercise that may also help getting started on an exercise
> regimen again. When it comes to running, treadmills is a better option than running on paved roads
> or bike paths. Again, the issue it impact.
>
> Again, this is entirely based on personal experience, and should in no way be construed as
> professional medical advice. Your daughter should really consult with her doctor and physical
> therapist, who know her specific case.
>
> Best of luck to her.
>
> Tom
>
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