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You can't beat having a good physio.

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon
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I am just back from my first physio visit of the New Year. I really didn't want to go into the New Year IC and thankfully she found nothing worse than a very tight outside section of my left calf which was affecting the area below my knee and down into the foot (foot cramps). So one massage later I am good to go (after the statutory 24 hour post massage rest). At the start of the week it was painful to walk upstairs and I couldn't do a single leg calf raise with the affected leg. I suspect that all the hill work has contributed to the problem; the answer is to do more to get use to it!

These pulls/injuries are a bit of a nuisance, but I do think that I have learned a lot over the last 12 months about what is serious and requires treatment and a rest from running(but not from daily exercises and activity), as a opposed to a twinge I can run with or run off. So, all in all, today's £28 bill was an investment rather than a cost. Hurray for accessible great sports physios; we would be lost without you!!👍

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Gran4z profile image
Gran4z

Great - good to hear. Happy running and happy new year.

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toGran4z

Thanks Gran4z. Happy New Year and many happy runs to you too!😊

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Gran4z in reply toBeachcomber66

I'm now struggling! Had that nasty laryngitis virus at the start of December - only just recovering now - no running and feeling decidedly unfit and have had serious running withdrawal symptoms. Did a short run around the block yesterday for the first time in 3.5 weeks, was great but my body didn't half ache last evening and I was exhausted. Think I will have to go back to some C25K runs - again! Frustrating :(

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toGran4z

We have both had this chesty cough and throat issue which has been affecting lots of people in the town. I redefined it as a head cold and kept running. Bad I know, but I am fine now! Post lay off, I often start with a slow 3.5k and build it up in 500 k steps back to 5k, then carry on as normal. I have never dipped backed into run:walk. but whatever works is fine. You will soon be back to normal however you go about it😊

Gran4z profile image
Gran4z in reply toBeachcomber66

I think running with a head cold is not a problem - this was boringly a tad more; full blown fever and all that dull stuff. But all is well now, think I will have a go at your plan, makes a lot of sense. Thanks for that. Happy days!

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toGran4z

Mine was really a chest cold; I will spare you the details!! I just chose to deny the fact.

Gran4z profile image
Gran4z in reply toBeachcomber66

Well it worked for you, it was all I could do to lift my head off my pillow, let alone get out of the front door. But then I'm a lot older than you!!

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toGran4z

Nobody on the planet is much older than me 🤣. I just had a thick chest (OH would add “and head”!) and temperature which only bothered me at night. Glad that you are back on form.👍

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

My last physio has actually become a friend! She moved away but we keep in touch. That’s how much I relied on her over the years 🏃‍♀️🙂

Glad you got the niggle sorted. You’re good to go now 🤗 Happy New Year 🎈🎉

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

Same to you IP. I can see how that happens; they need to be chatty people to distract you from the pain! It makes life so much easier when you have a found a good physio who is easily accessible.

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles

Glad it was a simple answer Beachcomber66. I agree, if you find a good sports physio they are worth the hourly fee. Just to take the worry away

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Hi Dexy. Reassurance/ confidence is a huge part of it. My first post graduation injury, in February last year, required three weeks to fix. My visits since have been all be one visit solutions mainly, I think, because I am more aware of what may need a physio, so I go earlier rather than making things worse by continuing to run on an injury. Got to keep fit for the next 5 months at least!👍

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Half Marathon

That sounds really positive Beachcomber - great news for you! And yes, I agree - a good sports physio is worth their weight in gold!🙂

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Thanks Sandraj39. At least I have had a few days to clean the mud off my gear!! Sounds as though you have been having fun!😊

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon

That's great news! I also think experience gives us a much better understanding and greater common sense. But £28! Crikey! You wouldn't get through the door to see a sports massage therapist round us for £28, let alone a sports physio 🙄

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

The £28 is the half hour rate, which is all this needed. £52 for an initial one hour appointment where they take down data/history etc. Just so you are comparing like with like. Whatever, good value for money.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toBeachcomber66

OK, that's more like it :)

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Marathon in reply toBeachcomber66

£42 for the one hour. It's expensive that up here, 😆

Bluebirdrunner profile image
Bluebirdrunner in reply toBeachcomber66

I went private with my achillies Beachcomber, it was £60 for the first consultation appointment , then £47 for each half hour appointment after that!

After seven appointments, and my plantar suddenly flaring up...I have had to resort to going to the doctor and being referred....

I hope the new Nhs physio is a good one, the private chap I saw was not at all chatty or helpful.

Hope you are all sorted now!

😊xx

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toBluebirdrunner

The people I go to are sports specialists used by our running shop owner who is an ultra runner. That seemed like a good reference to me, and I have been really happy with their approach and the outcomes. They are runners and enjoy other sports too, so they understand what I am trying to explain. All handy too; drop into the running shop for a natter, ( such as “ Hope we can’t hear you scream this time!”) and then walk round the corner to the physio! What passes for supportive up here!😊

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Granspeed

So glad it was a fixable thing and you caught it early. 👍 That Runner’s Panic that sets in when injury threatens to derail the progress is no fun. It’s such good news to have a reliable sports therapist to go to. As you say, a good investment! Anyway, I need to have you & Dexy5 running ahead of me to keep my plan going, and you know it’s all about Me now, so off you go! 🤣🤣 Happy running.

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toGranspeed

🤣🤣🤣🤣. HM here you come!! 😊

Granspeed profile image
Granspeed in reply toBeachcomber66

No, no, no. I’m a year behind, remember. The HM is YOUR bit of fun this year. 🤣🤣🤣👏🏼😊

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Half Marathon

Glad to hear it’s nothing too serious. As you say, if you can read yourself, you can nip it in the bud. Prevention better than cure and all that!

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Thanks Sandie. I am happy that I can just get on an build up distance again now and stop worrying about calves. My invented saying of Confucius (used on a regional manager partner) applies..” man cannot look over his shoulder and over the horizon at the same time!” You get the drift I’m sure 😊

Great to hear that beachcomber. Physio visits can be surprising sometimes. During my last visit, my physio said “you’re not going to hurt your knee unless you fall over and bash it”. As I was gingerly doing my exercises. What? And also “2 weeks of rest is enough for anyone” 😳

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply to

Hmmm! Not sure about the knee one! I do believe in resting things as little as possible though. I have stopped running for periods, but I have always kept up a physio recommended exercise regime to build up the affected part.

in reply toBeachcomber66

Interesting article In Decembers Runners World on how the thinking is changing on rest I.e. we don’t need as much as we think when recovering from an injury

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Yes, someone posted a link to videos on the topic a few months back; it made a lot of sense. I think that the question is really around the nature and duration of the rehab exercise.

JonathanP profile image
JonathanP10 Miles

Excellent news BC - that must be a great relief, to find out you're good to go!

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toJonathanP

Certainly is JP., thanks. How is your comeback progressing?

JonathanP profile image
JonathanP10 Miles in reply toBeachcomber66

Very well thanks - I'm building up again slowly and today did my first 10k since you know what !

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toJonathanP

Brilliant; gently does it and keep a sharp look out !

JonathanP profile image
JonathanP10 Miles in reply toBeachcomber66

I'm giving any dogs a wide berth!

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Marathon

Brilliant news! I hope my one hour £42 session is as helpful on Monday 👍🏽

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toTasha99

Yep; you are right it is £42 for the first hour session. I am sure that she will sort you out. 👍

Mummycav profile image
Mummycav

Good to hear from you BC...happy new year to you and that sounds like 28 quid well spent!! Happy 2020 to you and here’s to loads of happy runs x

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Cheers Mummycav. Happy New Year to you too. 👍

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathon

That's good news that you are sorted😊the start of a happy New year! 😆xx

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Thanks aliboo. Happy New Year to you and yours too. 👍

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