July 13, 2014
Morning Pain 2
Evening Pain 1-
Started the day with Yin Yoga. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... Just what I needed. It is wonderful. Hope more classes will be added now that the new studio is opened. I stayed for a Bikram class. Never took one before. It was interesting. I am not sure why it appeals to so many so much but I will go back and try another one. If I got it right it is the same thing over and over again. I do not see how that would expand your capabilities and I know it would get boring soon. But it doesn't hurt to mix up your practice so I will be back!
I am still tight and have difficulty moving my knee away form center or across the midline but that is to be expected. I have good days bad days and terrible days. I am hopeful one day and feel defeated the next.
Stay tuned!
Namaste
Donna
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Day 72 -
July 10, 2014
Morning Pain Level - 3
Evening Pain Level -
I had a terrible night. I work up frequently with significant pain in my hip and generally uncomfortable. If I had something stronger than Tramadol I would have taken it. I am not sure if was not using the ice before going to sleep or the change in the weather.
My friends showed up for SUP yoga and it is good that they did. While I felt better after I got moving, I was still not much better than a pain level of 2. Once class started and the sun warmed us up things got better. I managed not to fall in and I actually mastered the pose that dumped me the last time. I felt great when I got off the water and my pain level was less than 1.
My massage was heaven and just what I needed. I felt even better after I got of the table. I headed to home to write. By the end of the night I was a bit stiff from sitting and writing for a couple of hours. I had to cancel my PT appointment because I need to do more writing and some grading. Tomorrow is alternative yoga so that is something to look forward to.
Stay tuned!
Namaste
Donna
Morning Pain Level - 3
Evening Pain Level -
I had a terrible night. I work up frequently with significant pain in my hip and generally uncomfortable. If I had something stronger than Tramadol I would have taken it. I am not sure if was not using the ice before going to sleep or the change in the weather.
My friends showed up for SUP yoga and it is good that they did. While I felt better after I got moving, I was still not much better than a pain level of 2. Once class started and the sun warmed us up things got better. I managed not to fall in and I actually mastered the pose that dumped me the last time. I felt great when I got off the water and my pain level was less than 1.
My massage was heaven and just what I needed. I felt even better after I got of the table. I headed to home to write. By the end of the night I was a bit stiff from sitting and writing for a couple of hours. I had to cancel my PT appointment because I need to do more writing and some grading. Tomorrow is alternative yoga so that is something to look forward to.
Stay tuned!
Namaste
Donna
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Day 71 - My Day Off
July 9, 2014
Morning Pain Level - 2
Evening Pain Level - 1
Today was my "day off". I took it easy and just took my dog for a long and leisurely walk in the park. I started out only being able to walk a short distance before my hip started to bother me. Fortunately he likes to stop frequently to sniff and make his territory.
Today was the last day of the summer class and I worked feverishly to get the content covered. I felt great when I left class and went to a meeting after that. I did not get home until after 10 and was exhausted. While at the meeting I friend suggested I try Biofreeze and gave me a sample that he had. I applied it before going to bed and my hip felt good. Tomorrow is SUP yoga and a massage...life it good!!
Stay tuned!
Namaste
Donna
Morning Pain Level - 2
Evening Pain Level - 1
Today was my "day off". I took it easy and just took my dog for a long and leisurely walk in the park. I started out only being able to walk a short distance before my hip started to bother me. Fortunately he likes to stop frequently to sniff and make his territory.
Today was the last day of the summer class and I worked feverishly to get the content covered. I felt great when I left class and went to a meeting after that. I did not get home until after 10 and was exhausted. While at the meeting I friend suggested I try Biofreeze and gave me a sample that he had. I applied it before going to bed and my hip felt good. Tomorrow is SUP yoga and a massage...life it good!!
Stay tuned!
Namaste
Donna
Day 70 - Now I Think of It...
July 8, 2014
Today was a wonderful yoga day. I went to a level 1-2 class and received exactly what I needed. There were times with I stayed with the class and other times when I took my practice to a more difficult level. My hip was very cooperative in spite of the rough treatment yesterday.
I managed to get through my class in the evening but came home exhausted. I couldn't wait to take a Tramadol and to put ice on it. We will see what tomorrow brings.
It occurred to me today that I should have been tracking my pain level. Perhaps it is a bit late but perhaps not too late to start. So my pain level before going to bed is about 2.
Stay tuned!
Namaste
Donna
Today was a wonderful yoga day. I went to a level 1-2 class and received exactly what I needed. There were times with I stayed with the class and other times when I took my practice to a more difficult level. My hip was very cooperative in spite of the rough treatment yesterday.
I managed to get through my class in the evening but came home exhausted. I couldn't wait to take a Tramadol and to put ice on it. We will see what tomorrow brings.
It occurred to me today that I should have been tracking my pain level. Perhaps it is a bit late but perhaps not too late to start. So my pain level before going to bed is about 2.
Stay tuned!
Namaste
Donna
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Day 69 - Doing More Hurting Less
July 7, 2014
Started the day with PT...ouch! Worked me hard. Stretches side planks and forearm and regular planks. The therapist told me that I am well on my way that that I will be released soon. I agreed that they have helped to get me started and over the most difficult part. The rest is up to me now and yoga is the way to go. Aqua therapy was so relaxing and restorative. Got the club pool for that if need be.
Teaching went well today and I was fairly pain free. First time I can say that. I find I can do more and hurt less. Still icing at night and elevating but can sleep longer on my good side and starting to sleep a bit on the right side. Still hurts to put pressure on it but it will come along.
I was exhausted at the end of the day. I think the low level of pain is still impacting me. My class ends this week so I plan to focus on rehabbing and writing.
Stay tuned!
Namaste
Donna
Started the day with PT...ouch! Worked me hard. Stretches side planks and forearm and regular planks. The therapist told me that I am well on my way that that I will be released soon. I agreed that they have helped to get me started and over the most difficult part. The rest is up to me now and yoga is the way to go. Aqua therapy was so relaxing and restorative. Got the club pool for that if need be.
Teaching went well today and I was fairly pain free. First time I can say that. I find I can do more and hurt less. Still icing at night and elevating but can sleep longer on my good side and starting to sleep a bit on the right side. Still hurts to put pressure on it but it will come along.
I was exhausted at the end of the day. I think the low level of pain is still impacting me. My class ends this week so I plan to focus on rehabbing and writing.
Stay tuned!
Namaste
Donna
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