2010 Disabled List

[Sven Leonson]

Careful with the twisting. I was throwing the football with my son this weekend and really tweaked mine with that rotating motion. Never would have expected that. I ended up pinching a nerve there and had a spot about the size of a silver dollar that was completely numb. The feeling has come back but it took several days to recover.

 

[jarrodski]

did he at least prescribe massage therapy?

thats a funny... i like

 

[riverc0il]

I am making a brief return to the Disabled List for this weekend only due to a freak injury last night while sleeping leading to a case of Torticollis. This may be the most F'd up and painful bodily issue I have ever had to deal with.

Woke up around 4am with one of those "I slept too long in that position" neck pains. When tried to flip over, I basically could not turn or raise/lower my head/neck in any direction. Sat up totally freaked out, seering pain unlike I have ever felt. Went to the bathroom, got some water, and sat down at the kitchen table wincing all the while due to this incredible pain.

Next thing I know, I am lying face down on the floor wondering how the hell I got onto the floor. Now I am really freaked out as I realize I just passed out. Has having a hard time breathing because a full breath expanded the body and put pressure on my neck. Trying not to freak out at this point... I just get up on my hands and knees, keep my head low and call for help to at least clear my head and get me thinking straight. After more incredible pain and not being able to find a comfortable place to sit or lay down, decided it was ER time.

Doc took x-Rays just in case but was confident on the Torticollis. Wrapped my neck in a soft collar, shot me up with muscle relaxants, and sent me home with some narcotics. For that initial hour, I would have rather had any other sickness, aliment, or physical problem. Just some of the worst pain I can ever remember experiencing.

Should be fine by Monday or so but I am going to miss an incredible earned turn day tomorrow. Was starting to think about a Mount Washington summit or Moosilauke to the summit or something along those lines for a rare perfect blue bird mid-winter tour. Instead, I am going to try to keep relaxing and enjoy the relief the drugs bring.

 

[Greg]

Yikes Steve. Scary stuff. Hope you feel better soon.

 

[bvibert]

Wow Steve, that sounds pretty rough! I hope it clears up soon.

 

[Warp Daddy]

Steve thats nasty stuff . A friend ha a bout with that and i remember the agony he went thru initially . Ultimately he improved and resumed activity after a period of rest . Vibes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[severine]

I may as well be on the disabled list between the knee and back problems this season. Knee is finally feeling a bit better (though still clicking/shifting) and now the sciatica is acting up again. That's what I get for trying to run again after swearing off it. This is the final straw... no more running. Seeing the massage therapist but it'll be 2 weeks before I can get in. Tomorrow should be interesting since I am, once again, barely walking. Boo.

 

[jrmagic]

Wow that is crazy that the pain was that bad. I hope it heals up uiickly for you and gets you back in the game.

 

[severine]

It's a no-win situation... if I sit for too long, my back really seizes up and it hurts BAD to the point that I can barely move, and I slump along like a hunchback dragging my right leg. After moving around for a bit, it improves. On the other hand, it doesn't heal if I keep moving constantly (though it does minimize if moving, but it doesn't go away). Seeing as I have a lot of homework, I have to sit a lot. Sucks. But this massage therapist worked miracles when I first encountered sciatica pain 5 years ago, so I'm hoping for the same results. It stayed away until I started running more this year...

 

[meff]

As my knee surgeon said - running will only cause you to blow your knee out faster. Course thats partly cause I'm way over wight... But if it bugs your back and knee then you really should stay away. For cardio I do the stationary bike and the arc trainer, I prefer the arc trainer for pure cardio but the bike to get the ski muscles a little work with high resistance. Not sure if either works for you, but worth a check.

 

[powbmps]

Have you ever gone to an osteopath? A few weeks ago my back "went out" while I was skiing. Couldn't stand up or walk. Doctor prescribed percocet and flexoril. After several days of minimal relief I got in to see the osteopath. 30 minutes was all it took to get me almost back to normal.

It's a no-win situation... if I sit for too long, my back really seizes up and it hurts BAD to the point that I can barely move, and I slump along like a hunchback dragging my right leg. After moving around for a bit, it improves. On the other hand, it doesn't heal if I keep moving constantly (though it does minimize if moving, but it doesn't go away). Seeing as I have a lot of homework, I have to sit a lot. Sucks. But this massage therapist worked miracles when I first encountered sciatica pain 5 years ago, so I'm hoping for the same results. It stayed away until I started running more this year...

 

[powbmps]

I'll never be convinced that running is good for you long term. Both my aunt and uncle ran competitively when they were younger (into their 30's). Now that they are in their late 40's it's nothing but hip and other joint problems.

Just stick to skiing icy bumps. That's real healthy.

 

[Warp Daddy]

Sorry Sev ------------------------------------- see the doc, don't screw around with this, GET REAL HELP have it analyzed and take corrective action , avoid running , do low impact exercise , flexibility is key . You are WAY too Friggin young for this to limit your activity

 

[severine]

Have you ever gone to an osteopath? A few weeks ago my back "went out" while I was skiing. Couldn't stand up or walk. Doctor prescribed percocet and flexoril. After several days of minimal relief I got in to see the osteopath. 30 minutes was all it took to get me almost back to normal.

I want to correct the problem, not use a bandaid, which is all that drugs would be at this point since it keeps coming back. Seeing the massage therapist first (this is a group that does medical massage/all body wellness, NOT a spa). If she doesn't help, then the GOOD chiropractor. Doc & drugs would be the last resort. My mom had back surgery when she was only a few years older than I am for a herniated disc so I hope that's not what's in my future...

And yes, no more running for me. As much as I love it, it's not worth destroying myself over.

 

[meff]

Have you tried PT to correct the problem? Its possible some of the issues could be helped with that.

But not the damage running does to the knees...

 

[severine]

Have you tried PT to correct the problem? Its possible some of the issues could be helped with that.

But not the damage running does to the knees...

The knee damage is actually pre-running; I partially tore my ACL 2 Februarys ago. Did PT for that but then got lax for a while and so it's become bothersome again. My physical therapist is a runner and I asked him when I was in therapy about the possibilities of taking up running, which he was in favor of. While it wasn't a problem when I started my running program immediately after PT, it became a problem when I stopped running for about 6 months, tweaked my knee again, and then tried to start running again. I'm a mess! :lol:

Yup, no more running for me. Sucks because I love it. Back to the elliptical... and skiing when I can find the time.

 

[RootDKJ]

Have you ever gone to an osteopath? A few weeks ago my back "went out" while I was skiing. Couldn't stand up or walk. Doctor prescribed percocet and flexoril. After several days of minimal relief I got in to see the osteopath. 30 minutes was all it took to get me almost back to normal.

Both of those are wonderful drugs in their own right. I hurt my shoulder a few years ago. This was a few days before I was leaving for Killington. I explained the situation to the doc, and after a few days on the flexoril, I was about 80% recovered. Took a little longer to get to 100% because I kept using my arm.

 

[Greg]

Bummer sev. Hope you get better soon.

My hernia is obviously still there, but it really doesn't bother that me and hasn't seem to limit my skiing much. So far so good.

 

[powbmps]

Bummer sev. Hope you get better soon.

My hernia is obviously still there, but it really doesn't bother that me and hasn't seem to limit my skiing much. So far so good.

Duct tape and you're good to go.

 

[severine]

Bummer sev. Hope you get better soon.

My hernia is obviously still there, but it really doesn't bother that me and hasn't seem to limit my skiing much. So far so good.

Did you pick up that awesome support belt?