Tuesday, April 10, 2012

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Today I saw the physical therapist.  She claims the problem is still my sacroiliac nerve and that I have probably had this problem for some time.  She said my right leg is very weak.  That is the reason I limp.  I have been making my right leg do all the work.  I had another deep tissue massage and then she did a lot of pushing on my leg.  Now that I am home it is really hurting.  I have an exercise that I have to do at least three times a day.  She will add another one Friday. Also she wants me to use my cane and get the weight off the right leg.  She claims the limp will get better if I do that.  Of course, the thing  we are all supposed to do is walk tall, suck in your stomach. So much to remember.  She claims I am not to old to make my legs stronger.  She still wants me to wear the belt for awhile yet.  I will have to admit that my leg is doing much better even though it is sore where she did all the pushing.

2 comments:

  1. Hi Grandma! Sorry you are sore, maybe you should cut back on all the marathons you have been running...hee hee. I want to call and ask you more about the brace because I think it could really help Suzy. She seems to have the same issue. Probably from years of dancing. Love you!

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  2. Sorry you have to do those leg exercises! That sounds painful. I had to do exercises when I hurt my ankle, the progress seemed slow but it works. I hope you see new strength in your leg soon.

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