I have wonderful news. The new sports doc I visited yesterday says he can have me running again in about a month. Woohoo! I’ll briefly explain the appointment and because I have no pics from the doc’s office (it’d be odd if I did), here are breakfast pics instead. Who doesn’t love breakfast???
Wednesday's Breakfast: Tree Hugger Smoothie
I told him my issues in detail and he first wanted x-rays. No hip fracture – hurray! Then he moved my legs around to see what hurt. For one or two test movements, I was supposed to push my leg against his hand, and he laughed at how week my hips were. Whoops!
Sunday's Strawberry Pancakes with Strawberry Compote
Then he diagnosed the problem, which isn’t news to me: inflammation of the bursa (sacks in your hips), IT band strain, and possible hip muscle tear or strain as well. Then he stretched me out a bit. Believe me when I say it’s awkward having a male stranger stretching out your hips on an examination table. I must say, it worked well though. We stretched hip muscles I didn’t know existed.
So Exciting - My 1st Time Cooking Pancakes
Then there was a vibration thingy and then electric therapy. Electronic sensors put on my hips that felt like little pins and needles. It is used to bring blood flow to the area. I guess it’s similar to the ultrasound I once got on my knee for the same reason.
So there ya have it. Of course, with this news I’ve already looked up races. (I think I’m addicted.) I want to try the Race to the Bar 10k at Natty Greene’s Brewing in September. I like North Carolina beer. I like running. Runners get two beers after the race. Is this not perfect for me???
Got any races or other fitness-related events on your calendar?