About a year ago my pain shifted from the left side of my back to more of the right side of my hip. I had my hip x-rayed, but everything was found to look normal. This pain is persistent and is at its worse in the mornings. I think the pain becomes worse the longer I am immobile. I decided to head back to my old Physical Therapist to see if he could develop a workout routine for me to address this pain.
I headed into Back to Golf with the expectation that they would put together a general workout routine for me, mostly weight lifting. But they far exceeded my expectations. The PT did a full evaluation and identified the muscles that I was over and under using. He made three specific exercises for me to do every day at home to help activate certain muscles. One of the exercises targeted the EXACT location of my pain. It was such a relief to feel like there could be hope to address this pain.
After working with the PT once a week for four weeks, he developed a program for me to implement one my own, at the gym. The routine combines stretching, back and side lunges, sit-ups, stability ball and the TRX. The TRX is a suspension system that provides resistance. I do push up, pull ups and squats with the TRX. So far I am getting through the routine twice a week. Some days I notice a huge difference and other days I feel about the same as I did when I started. In a couple more weeks I will check in with the PT to make adjustments to the routine. I am hoping to find the right combination to help address this problem.
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| Here is a picture of the TRX. This is not me...I don't smile like that when I am exercising. |
Colleen, my boyfriend used to have scoliosis, but with consistent therapy sessions, he made it through the rain. I suggest you enroll yourself in the same program that was developed by your PT to accelerate the healing process of your scoliosis.
ReplyDeleteHow are you, Colleen? Well, with the proper guidance of your PR trainer, I am sure that you’re doing fine now. I really hope so! ;) I guess, your trainer is the one on the picture. The activity really looks cool, doesn't it? She really does it with a smile. :D This is just one of those effective exercises that a scoliosis patient can practice, mind you. I know there are a lot more out there.
ReplyDeleteThe great thing about having a trainer is that you are guaranteed that you’re doing not only the appropriate, but also the best physical therapy routines that will truly help you with your case. There are those routines that may not suit you and possibly make your condition worse. It’s also good to have a trainer that will guide you all the way!
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