SjmarfWhat's something small you achieved recently that you're proud of?
inb4_FoundTheVeganMade another appointment for physical therapy. The last time I was in so much pain for the next couple of days I couldn’t function, but… I still can’t really move around like a normal person now anyways, so I gotta give it another shot.
Thanks for asking.
some_guyI’ve done physical therapy once. I thought you should work through the pain because it’s exercise. Big mistake. Communicate with your therapist to find out if the level of discomfort is expected or too much so they can help you adjust.
This! Some discomfort is to be expected but it shouldn’t hurt. It should be a good “pain” like it feels good afterwards not a “I really regret all the things” pain.
Stick with it. PT can be amazing, but you have to commit to following their instructions. I spend years of my life at a 5/10 pain level with a herniated disk because I thought doctors would either just prescribe me drugs or see me as a drug seeker. PT care got me to being able to pick up my kids again.
That sounds familiar, had surgery on my back a few years ago which helped immensely but ever since then I’ve degraded. Walking for more than an hour puts me in pain for the rest of the day, which… Thankfully I’ve made work with my life. But even things like cleaning the house requires days long rest.
I’m so happy for you and your kids, I’ll keep that in mind when it gets painful. I truly appreciate your response. ♥