Diagnosis from the Orthopedist

[Gladiola]

Had an apt with an orthopedist this AM at the Sports Med Center. Diagnosis: hip flexor strain.

Reccomendation: take it easy. Give it a little more time till the pain goes away (6-8 weeks, maybe 12 total, it's been 4 or 5 already). When I start back, start back gradually. If I keep having problems, it's possible I just can't be an Olympic Lifter, but he doesn't necessarily think that's the case.

Took an X-ray of my hips, said they looked "perfect" poked around a bit, watched me walk, watched me squat. Commented that I was, "Flexible for a lifter". That clearly demonstrates his knowledge of my sport (flexibility is VITAL).

At least I know nothing is seriously wrong. He also gave me some vioxx (anti-inflamatory) & said ice may help, but maybe not b/c hip flexors are so deep.

I've taken 5 weeks off from lower body strength training, but have done cardio & some upper body work. He said cardio is fine if it's not making me hurt.

 

[SouthernBell]

Good luck Gladiola, I hope everything turns out perfect for you.. You will be back to norm in no time


lovemymuscle

 

[Puddles]

Sorry to hear you'll be under the weather for a while yet. This is a good time to do your holiday preparations!

 

[JJFigure]

I'm telling you, try out ART (Active Release Technique). My hip flexors have been screwed up for a while, but I was just living with it. I have discovered I don't have to live with the pain!! So far, I'm quite impressed with this therapy.

 

[Gladiola]

JJFigure - I'm definitely going to look into ART - well if it's not going to cost me an arm & a leg.

Gladiola, when you complete a move, do you lock your hips forward to finish the movement?

Nope. Actually I never really squatted before I taught bodypump (stop laughing!) and I had 3 entire 8-hour days worth of training to teach this class. Part of what they taught us was ways to cue your class full of people to correct their form - since you can't give one-on-one feedback. One instructor told us to tell them not to do the "Elvis Pelvis" - i.e. tipping hips forward at the top of the squat.

After a squat or clean I just stand naturally, neutral pelvis. I highly doubt it could be improper form - I'm nuts about strict form & my coach is even more particular about perfect technique.

 

[VooDoo Lady]

Just Kidding! Feel better and find a new coach quick!