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Jen R. did a weights workout: How did it go, DM ask...

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great Monthly PT check-in 01:00

How did it go, DM asks. Hmmm. Torturous and eye-opening! I've been having a tweaky hip flexor/groin for awhile now. Not painful, but tweaky. Decided to pay my PT a visit, he always knows how to a) talk me off the ledge, and b) figure out the issue and give me ways to solve it.

Turns out, my problem area is STILL my back. It's not where it should be flexibility wise, yet, thus making it difficult to gain any strength in that area. Which I/we all need in order to run effectively. I get to about 4 days a week/20'ish miles of running, my back gets as tight as a drum and other areas pick up the slack and suffer. First it was my IT band, now it's my hip flexor. So, today we worked on all sorts of "fun" stuff. I was humbled at how difficult it was to do bear walks and crab walks. Also humbling was the difficulty of getting the proper form on a seated row. But, it was nice to get a compliment from him that my hips are super strong, and my form for lunges and side lunges was impeccable- yay! So, less focus on hip/leg/glute strengthening, and hitting the weights and stretching a lot for my back. At the end, he also had me do 1 min intervals of jump rope, butt kicks, high knees, 3 min hold on tip toes, and another jumping drill in bare feet, to work on foot strength.

11 months ago

  • Bill H.P
    Bill H.
    Bill H.

    My back acted up a few weeks back - better now, but it was miserable and I feel for ya, Jen. I hope you find a solution soon and get some relief.

    11 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Jen R.
    Jen R.
    Jen R.

    Thanks Bill! The good news is that my back is not painful, just tight. The bad news is moreso that other things get out of whack when the back is tight. A work in progress :)

    11 months ago • Like

  • Lachelle A.
    Lachelle A.
    Lachelle A.

    Hopefully some of the "fun stuff" will pay off getting you back to pain free!

    11 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Rob B.
    Rob B.
    Rob B.

    This will all be worth it eventually. I promise. :-)

    11 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Holly T.
    Holly T.
    Holly T.

    glad the back doesn't hurt. Sounds like you need a massage....

    11 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Laura
    Laura
    Laura

    Yogaaaaa!!!!!

    11 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Olu F.
    Olu F.
    Olu F.

    Excellent PT session. I agree with Laura, Yoga might be a good option.

    11 months ago • Like

  • Biddi
    Biddi
    Biddi

    At least you know how to work with it all!!! (Going to jump on the yoga-bandwagon too, but make sure you go to yoga classes [if you don't already] if you're starting out. That way the instructor can correct your form to ensure you are doing it right.) Glad you're getting your butt kicked at PT and staying healthy!

    11 months ago • Like

  • Johna M.
    Johna M.
    Johna M.

    Nice PT session!

    11 months ago • Like

  • Bill H.
    Bill H.
    Bill H.

    Nice work

    11 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Jenny B.
    Jenny B.
    Jenny B.

    I might need to schedule a visit myself. They do always know. I need some PT direction. ;) Thanks for the detailed share. Great to learn from each other! You are indeed an inspiration my friend!

    11 months ago • Like • 1 person