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Injury before OS

ErstegeigerErstegeiger
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 Goal is to start Nov injury free.

Currently nursing Hamstring injury from July and back injury off and on for a year.  (the only solution I have found is steriod injection).  Back basically become a BIG KNOT on one side. Back sidelined me from Sept-Feb of last season. Diagnosed by Doc as arthritis.  I think he missed something, or I injured something he didn't see.  

For my Hammy I am doing core strengthening (Progressive agility and trunk stabilization) from my PT.  I find I can run slow and it warms up as I run. It tends to get tender if I do two days in a row.  Currently not biking.

The back always just get TIGHT during the day.  Wake up and it is ok. On run days I will get a progressively larger huge lump, usually on the left side.  (could it be my job? Professional violinist so spend 4-10 hours a day with violin on the left side of my body. Should I do more core strengthening or use the roller?) 

I would like to be at 3 bike/3runs by start of NOV OS so I can get something from the OS and hope to do LR 1/2 Mary in March and perhaps a 1/2 IM in Summer.  

Any advice? 

Drew

Comments

  • jburbattjburbatt
    Have you tried clinical massage? I imagine that would help in working out some of the muscle issues. Re: starting the OS, you can always hold off and start OS in December and use November to work yourself back into shape. Especially since you aren't planning any HIMs until the summer (1/2 marys are pretty easy to stick into the plan without specifically "training" for them). I got hurt mid-OS last year and trying to push it when I wasn't ready definitely set me back. Since the OS is all about fast, and you are just getting into being able to do some slow work, holding off a month should do no harm to your overall 2011 plan.
  • ErstegeigerErstegeiger

     I have never tried clinical, but do have my massage scheduled for Monday of next week.  I get massages, but what is the difference with Clinical as opposed to my very well trained massage therapist?  This massage lady has seen me thru several marathons and 1/2 IM and IM. 

    I think I did my hammy injury when I did speed work too soon in July. I had only been doing 2 weeks of running regularly and tried some of the old WORK (as in OS work, I was member here first year. Did a warm up and then 4X 1/2 miles each one getting faster) and after that is where the hammy injury kicked in.

    Thanks Jennifer for input! I will see how my body repairs and if I can start in Nov, I guess I am open to waiting to Dec.

     

    Best,

     

    Drew

  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Back and hammy are 100% connected. Curious to see what your daily set up is. I personally moved to standing, not sitting, for the bulk of my day and left many of my nagging injuries aside. Can you comment as to how you spend the better part of your day? Thanks!

    P
  • jburbattjburbatt
    Clinical Massage specifically addresses chronic pain and sports injuries. It can be very painful as the therapist uses techniques like thermal/ cryotherapy, myofascial work, body mobilization, trigger point therapy, deep tissue work, and stretching. The extremely deep tissue work is what's difficult, but I've had awesome luck. I've gone for ITB, hamstrings, and groin problems, and a few sessions has really worked well in getting me back on track. (If I could afford it I'd go a lot more!) Regular massage is more relieving unwanted tightness and releasing knots. While helpful, it is definitely not in the same line as clinical.
  • ErstegeigerErstegeiger
    Posted By Patrick McCrann on 21 Sep 2010 08:41 AM

    Back and hammy are 100% connected. Curious to see what your daily set up is. I personally moved to standing, not sitting, for the bulk of my day and left many of my nagging injuries aside. Can you comment as to how you spend the better part of your day? Thanks!



    P



    I practice (2-6 hours standing) with violin on my left side of body.  When in orchestral rehearsal we have special orchestral chair. I tend to sit back, but most of my friends sit on the edge.  I will try sitting on the edge.  This week however, no rehearsals so all playing is standing.  Last week only 2 orchestral services. 

    When not working tend to be on a couch. I could get the big blue therapy ball for my teaching/rest periods.  

    Can we upload pics? I can insert some here.

     

    @ Jennifer Re: "Regular massage is more relieving unwanted tightness and releasing knots. While helpful, it is definitely not in the same line as clinical."

     

    Thanks I will ask my massage therapist about this  and if she feels comfortable trying some of this.  I will also ask around to see who's here and if can afford any work with them.

     

    Thanks to both.

     

    Drew

  • jburbattjburbatt
    I would definitely do some research as there's some training involved with doing clinical massage. And I think they have to do more study/internship type stuff. And I didn't want to make it sound more expensive than traditional massage. The therapist I go to actually charges the same for both, it's just a personal thing with student loans that I have to spend wisely image
  • ErstegeigerErstegeiger

     Update:

     

    I just got a response from my PT who is former collegiate track all american and 4 time IM and mom of two!  

    She suggested easy runs for another 4-6 weeks before any intensity.  So I might make the Nov start date.  might fudge it a week.

    I will avoid consecutive days running and continue my Core Stabilization and flexibility.  

    Next week I will add bike back and see how that affects it.

    Since I am trial member I think soon I will go "inactive" holding on to the low sign up price and drop the coaches a line if my body doesn't make November and aim for Dec.

    @!!!!!

    Best,

     

    Drew

  • jburbattjburbatt
    Good luck Drew!
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