I have done something to my hip, I think thanks to the abductor/adductor Nautilus machine, followed by a few weeks of lots of fly and breaststroke kicking drills. In any event, since you guys out there in Masters land have been exceedingly helpful about various aches and pains in the past, I am wondering if any other swimmers have experienced this, and if so, what is the best way to hasten its retreat.
I tried doing some swimming with a pull buoy this afternoon, but the slight effort required to keep the float between my legs seemed to hurt the hip. I'm wondering if this is one of those strain injuries that will get better regardless of whether you rest it or not. I've been taking ibuprofen and icing the area, both of which help a little. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Three weeks ago, I couldn't swim or even walk without significant cramping pain in my right hip. I got some great advice from this forum, and I told everyone I would return here with an update on my progress (or lack thereof.)
Since the original injury, I have had two appointments (initial diagnosis and follow-up two weeks later) at the UPMC Sports Medicine Center with two great hip specialists--Dr. Marc Phillippon and physical therapist Pete Draovitch.
I started to jot down all I've learned about inflamation, hip anatomy, and rehab exercises, but several days after I began this effort, I find I'm still adding more to a manuscript that grows more bulky by the hour!
Eventually, I will need to cut down all this into a 2500 word piece for GQ on the active rehab of sports injuries. I will then cut this down into something that will actually fit in this forum!
But until then, I want to share the good news. Last night, at my second practice in 3 weeks, I completed a pain-free T-30 swim, covering 2400 yards in 30:04 (for an "anaerobic threshhold" 100-yard pace of 1:15). I feel like a wet Lazarus, reborn!
To anyone else out there who may find themselves currently sidelined by injury (and going crazy as the injured part has a chance to heal), take heart from my example. A couple weeks may seem like an eternity when you're out of the water, but once you get back in healthy again, it's really a small price to pay.
More later! And thanks again to all who provided advice.
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according to a medical dictionary is:
a system of treatment by manipulation of connective tissue and adjoining structures (as ligaments, joints, and muscles) and by dietary measures that is held to facilitate the recuperative and regenerative processes of the body.
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All,
This is such an excellent discussion forum with a wealth of information!
Does anyone have an opinion on naprapathy?
Tzivia Segal,
If you still visit the USMS forum and read this, would you mind providing a name to go with the testimonial for your Chicago chiropractor?
I have apparently worn down most of my l5-s1 disk, and also have some asymmetric hip joint mobility.
Thanks very much.
June
