Yesterday was my second session of physical therapy. I did several exercises, designed to strengthen key muscles in my legs and butt. Today I am a bit sore, but that has more to do with how weak I am in those areas, and one of the reasons why I need this therapy.
Carrie was patient as I found some exercises easier than others. She makes sure before I go I have homework. Between now and next session there are various things I need to do at home. She also gave my IT Band a nice massage, and iced it for 10 minutes. The icing part told me that when I ice things I am clearly not icing long enough. I thought I would be numb. Hehehe.
I did feel better psychologically after this session than the previous day. I just have to be patient.
Charlie
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Icing -- when I advise people to ice, I tell them 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off, repeat.
What I mean is this: wrap the ice in a hand towel. Put it on the affected area for 20 minutes. Then take it off the area for 20 minutes (to give the skin a break). Repeat as often as it feels useful.
So, yes, you were probably not icing long enough. :)
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