Icing on the IC

[ForestGrump63]

Chiropractor told me off. Apparently I should’ve brought my appointment forward, should’ve iced for more than 3 days and worn the compression sleeve for more than a week. Oops. Apparently it’s swollen but as I have fat knees I didn’t notice. The walking with a limp thing has made me a “wonky donkey” so spine realignment ouches. This appointment was particularly brutal. This is me set up for the day 😢

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Oh, sorry to read this ForestGrump63! 🙁 Definately follow your chiropractors advice and hopefully this will be a short rest on the couch before you can pick things up again. Lots of healing thoughts coming your way! 🙏

[ForestGrump63 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you x

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Oh dear such bad news for you. How were you meant to know all that. I hope he has given you very clear written instructions now on what is needed in the next step of your recovery. Take care 🤗

[ForestGrump63 60minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Chiropractor is a she, a tiny Thai girl whose small stature belies her brutal nature 😂and basically it’s ice every 2 hours (easier said than done for a full time nurse) and wear compression sleeve until swelling goes down. Then take the runs slowly. Tbh I’m making the most of sitting on my bum and doing nothing. my lovely niece is coming to clean whilst I’m at work on Monday as she says I need to rest this weekend. Every cloud

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to ForestGrump63]

Every cloud indeed. Take care and accept all offers of help graciously 🤗

[Katnap Graduate10]

If you have to spend time on the IC do it proper! Take care FG63

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[ForestGrump63 60minGraduate in reply to Katnap]

Yep I’m having a gin after my tea 👍

[Katnap Graduate10 in reply to ForestGrump63]

🤣 have one for me! 🥂

Enjoy your recovery 😁

[ForestGrump63 60minGraduate in reply to Katnap]

As you’ve asked so nicely I’ll have 2 for you 😂 generous to a fault, me 😂

[Hidden]

Oh crikey! Sending support from the Humber. Look after yourself and I hope everything gets stronger soon.

[ForestGrump63 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you - I’m not far from there. About 30 miles 👍

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

At least you know now what to do and how long for. Hope you have a speedy recovery 🤞🤞

[Forest_Run_Beginner Graduate10]

So many people reporting being on the IC today ☹️

I really hope the chiropractors advice means it is a short visit for you.

Take care, all the best and stay safe 🍀

[ForestGrump63 60minGraduate in reply to Forest_Run_Beginner]

Thank you

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Oh poor ForestGrump! Sorry to hear this but glad you now know what to do. Good luck and you can have my place on the IC.

[Wimborne]

I smiled when I read your description about your knees... fat knees are very common in some households ... With tried and tested compression, ice and rest FG you will heal and you will strengthen. Wonky hip syndrome I know too well and hope you get a good exercise plan to help with that too when the time is right. Stay Bright FG and positive.. this is just a pause... I am on the ‘it’s way too freaking hot to run’ couch this weekend and looking at early week I think I am staying put too so I will keep you company in putting feet up and resting well. Take care.

[ForestGrump63 60minGraduate in reply to Wimborne]

My daughter is a size 8 and 5foot 11 and she also has fat knees. They run in the family. Or not in my current condition 😂

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Oh dear. I hope all that ice is lovemy in this hot weather. At least it sounds as though you won't be on the IC for long!