Off the IC, and back on it again

[MartinKH]

It's been 16 days since my last run, sounds like a confession.

I have been trying to do all the right things since then. Strengthening exercises and stretches every day, and this last 4 or 5 days no pain or discomfort walking downstairs. I had a telephone consultation with a sports physio on Saturday, who did say it's impossible to properly and fully diagnose without seeing someone. She is in Ireland, and I'm in the U.K. so obviously a proper appointment is not possible right now. Based on the information we exchanged, she said that I could give it a go today and go on a short and slow run.

So this morning after a great warm up, I set off feeling good. Unfortunately this was very short lived, within about 100 metres I felt quite a sharp pain in my knee so I stopped immediately. I walked for a minute or two, and set off again running slowly but stopped again as the pain came back within a few steps.

Of course that was it for me for today, I walked home. Even though I think I have an IT band issue, there's no certainty that this is the case as there's so many other things that could be causing this pain (as mentioned too by the sports physio on the phone the other day).

Bearing all this in mind I need to get a proper diagnosis, so will need an appointment with a sports physio albeit with social distancing.

I'm missing running terribly, but I realise I have got to be patient if I'm in it for the long haul.

Happy running all.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

So sorry to hear about your ongoing pain. Very difficult to work out with a physio just what's wrong over the phone. Hopefully the pain you felt running stays away for walking. 🤗

[MartinKH Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks very much Grannyhugs. Yes you're right, I need to see a physio in person for proper diagnosis, and from there I can work on a recovery plan.

Hope your move went well.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to MartinKH]

Very well thanks. So Happy in our 6week temporary home, feels like being on holiday in lockdown 🤣

[MartinKH Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Very glad to hear that Grannyhugs, you won't know yourself running without those hills.

Happy running.

[Hidden]

You will be back again mate although it may take time. All you can do at home, you are doing; so this will hopefully be helping. You are right though when you say to be patient because you will be back and I believe in time stronger than ever.

[MartinKH Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks very much for your support GTFC, yes I just need to be patient and careful with recovery plans.

Happy running to you.

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

You are doing all the right things, it's just going to take a bit longer. Be patient and hopefully with time you'll be back running soon. Good luck 🤞🤞

[MartinKH Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you very much, that's really kind of you.

You're right, I've got to be patient but I'm sure it'll be worth it.

You are doing fantastic with your HM achievement, well done.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to MartinKH]

Thank you😊👍

[Roxy71 Graduate10]

I know it’s hard when you want to be back out there, you are doing the correct things just take your time for recovery and you will be back before you know it. Take care Roxy

[MartinKH Graduate10 in reply to Roxy71]

Thank you Roxy. Happy running to you.

👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 😎

[Roxy71 Graduate10 in reply to MartinKH]

Can,t wait to have you back running with us.. keep in contact and let us know how you are getting on.

Roxy

[MartinKH Graduate10 in reply to Roxy71]

Thanks Roxy, will do.

[Womangolfer Graduate10]

I feel your pain! Shame about lack of physio but hopefully this too will soon be resolved.

[MartinKH Graduate10 in reply to Womangolfer]

Thanks very much Womangolfer.

I got in touch with a local physio this afternoon who advises that they can only offer telephone or video calls at the moment.

Hope you’re all good and happy running to you.

[Mum22boys Graduate10]

Oh no, poor you, that must have been really demoralising. However, you're doing the right thing, got to think of the long game. Keep up all the strengthening work if your knee lets you and you will be back fitter and stronger 💪

[MartinKH Graduate10 in reply to Mum22boys]

Thanks very much indeed, that's exactly the way I look at it.

Keep up the great work yourself with your own return to running. You're definitely doing all the right things with your gradual return.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Sorry it’s still not right Martin but you’re doing all the right things and more rest is what is needed by the sound of things.

Fingers crossed we can start going to see physios soon.

Keep the faith and you’ll be running again before you know it 🏃🙂

[MartinKH Graduate10]

Thank you very much Irishprincess.

I'll continue to do the stretching and strengthening exercises. Yes I think you're spot on about more time is needed.

I know I've got to be patient, it's only been just over two weeks so far which is totally insignificant in the big scheme of things.

Hope you're well and happy running to you.

[limberlou Graduate10]

Oh no!! I sympathise having had various spells on the IC myself. Do you do any online Pilates or yoga? Maybe concentrate on keeping the rest of you in shape while you are u able to run. Good luck for your recovery 🤞

[MartinKH Graduate10 in reply to limberlou]

Thank you Limberlou, I am doing some other stuff to keep fit ... bit great idea too to have a look at Pilates and/or yoga.

Fortunately the leisure club I go to under normal conditions has put lots of work outs and classes online. I’ll certainly have a look at some beginner Pilates or yoga routines.

Thanks again and happy running. 👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to MartinKH]

I’ve been doing Pilates for over 10 years now and it has really helped with my SI joint problems which I struggled with since the birth of my daughter 33 years ago. Now ( touch wood) I don’t have back issues and I had spent years and £s on chiropractors, massages, seen specialists at the hospital and physios and done every exercise they gave me. I had traction, hydrotherapy, and like a sort of microwave thingy that they ran over my back for 10 mins or so, and then the TENS machine too. None of it worked. But Pilates has.

My instructor teaches the Franklin method and she is brilliant - always keeping up to date with new classes and workshops. She has done an online website for about 3-4 years now and there are so many classes recorded on there. She also does us a free class on each Tuesday at 7.30 on ZOOM. Which she then uploads onto the site for us to revisit if we want to.

She is keen to tailor sessions to suit each of us if we have a certain area we have problems with and has been amazing helping me with my hip issues.

[MartinKH Graduate10 in reply to limberlou]

Very interesting, and it’s obviously worked wonders for you and resolved issues that nothing else could.

Great that you have found that, and sounds like you have a great instructor too.

Thank you again.