I’ve been battling a sore hip for about 2 weeks. It’s extremely painful at times and has slowed me down. At my training session this week my trainer did her best to show me how to use the foam roller even though I’m coordination challenged. I actually fell off the thing!! I laughed, but she was amazed. The look on her face was priceless, somewhere between disbelief and pity. I reminded her that I’m awkward sometimes.
Friday night into Saturday the pain was excruciating. When I woke up Saturday I was almost in tears and thought I’m going to have to break down and see a chiropractor. So as you can imagine my second thought was to blow off the gym. As I ate breakfast I started thinking about the possibility that some time on the elliptical and using the foam roller might help. I figured if it started hurting worse I’d quit.
I set small goals on the elliptical, starting with 5 minutes, then 7, then 10, then 12, etc. I eventually made it to 1 mile in about 16 minutes. I was feeling ok while I was on the elliptical, but had some pain when I got off and walked. I had the gym to myself so I decided to take some time and stretch using the foam roller and mats there. I took about 30 minutes doing Yoga and the roller. I FELT WONDERFUL AFTERWARDS!!!!
Can it be that the gym has a cure for everything? I’m starting to be a true believer! I am grateful that I didn’t lay around in misery all day and choose to try the one thing my old habits were screaming at me to avoid.
Daring To Do This 