When personal training meets personal injury
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
After session 2 of personal training, I am now nursing a super ouchy knee. I have done myself a mischief by following the trainer's instructions on doing a squat, but executing them in the wrong order. I am limping around feeling super sorry for myself and chewing ibuprofen. In my darker moments, I begin to wonder if it is really worth exercising at all.
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:11:00 PM
Don't talk to me about ouchy knees, mine have been a bit ouchy for years and a string of health pros have been unable to diagnose the problem. Frigging NHS, huh! Get well soon, anyway. And that's no excuse for not exercising, you naughty little thing, you.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:29:00 PM
Nick: I had ouchy knees for years, until I went to a podiatrist who fitted mega sporty insoles. Apparently, my legs turn inward or something.
I was smiling away to myself at getting out of a strenuous personal training session. the personal trainer alias 'army man' was mortified and ended up confiding in me his deepest fears.
And to think he smiled when I suggest at the start, "do we have to exercise, can't we just talk about it." Oooooh yes, I am cunning as a fox, me. And him an army man with a strong arm reputation too. Does no one escape my unscrupulous charmmongering?
Nick, you clever thing. You've gone and cheered me up by commenting, just when I was destined to spend the rest of the evening wallowing. You are a pal.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:45:00 PM
Funny you should say that, a podiatrist fitted me with special insoles as well, but they didn't help much. Still, I'm hoping to move soon and sign up with a new doctor. You never know, she might crack the problem.
Thursday, May 07, 2009 3:56:00 AM
knee pain sucks!
Thursday, May 07, 2009 8:21:00 AM
Ouch! You poor thing.
No excuse to give up though :)
Thursday, May 07, 2009 10:44:00 AM
Be good to your knees.
I recommend alternating ice packs and hot water bottles - as hot and cold as you can bear. It speeds up the healing of any torn or twisty flesh bits by magicking your circulation.
Thursday, May 07, 2009 3:47:00 PM
Somebody described squatting to me as being like 'going for a poo in the woods.'
My feet turn outwards. I am like a frog.
Friday, May 08, 2009 7:12:00 AM
Nick: Fingers crossed she sorts it for you.
Mr Condescending: Welcome! Yes, knee pain is the pits. Thankfully it is easing off a lot, so no serious damage done.
Caro: Can't I even get a letter to excuse me from exercise for a while lol?
GVH: Thank you for the tip. yes, I am sure to take good care of my knees, I want to be using them for a long time to come.
Liz: What an impressive description Liz. I am sure you don't look like a frog really. I think you're being too hard on yourself.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 11:22:00 AM
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