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Hi all.
I drove on a 7 hour journey over Christmas (huge delays due to traffic incidents galore) and after I ended at my destination I found I couldn't walk: my right leg was in agony (like it had been twisted from top to bottom - I'd already created a thread on this). I was limping for the rest of the evening, but it eased up over the next day or so and I was able to run again (I'm usually running 20-30k including park runs a week).
In February I ran a half marathon (just an evening 6k run that I just extended!) and over the next few days, my right leg again was not in the greatest shape. I was struggling to pinpoint exactly where the pain was emanating from (possibly a series of injuries/aches including hamstring). I mentioned this to my doctor on a visit (there for something else - I had a breakdown over Christmas resulting in me having to go on Sertraline. Running, of course, helped enormously through those hard few months. I'm now in a much better mental state at the moment and aside from the odd down day, I'm fitter, healthier, stronger and more confident than I've been in my entire life.
The doctor (kindly) referred me to a physiotherapist and the appointment came up pretty quickly. Through manipulation she diasnosed possible piriformis syndrome and referred me for a MRI scan.
That was a couple of weeks back and she rang back to tell me the results. Seems I have a labral tear and I've been passed to a surgeon now (may or may not require surgery).
The MRI required an injection of dye into the hip joint in order for the results to be clearer and the joint to open up a little.
I swear since then it's exacerbated the issue as I've been limping a little on long walks (although it's starting to ease up as of today).
The physio advised no running...but I cannot stress (and this will be very well understood on here) how much running has changed my life (boith physically and mentally).
From the few bits of research I've done so far on the operation to fix the issue it seems all isn't particularly rosy post op...with some saying it made the hip worse.
I'm just wondering if there's any experience of a labral tear and the operation on here? I'd much rather go through the muscle stretching/strengthening route if possible...and get back to running (even if it's shorter distances) asap.
I'll also wait until I speak with the surgeon (some of the feedback I've read on forums are from people who know good surgeons...I do not know any surgeons!).
Many thanks.
I drove on a 7 hour journey over Christmas (huge delays due to traffic incidents galore) and after I ended at my destination I found I couldn't walk: my right leg was in agony (like it had been twisted from top to bottom - I'd already created a thread on this). I was limping for the rest of the evening, but it eased up over the next day or so and I was able to run again (I'm usually running 20-30k including park runs a week).
In February I ran a half marathon (just an evening 6k run that I just extended!) and over the next few days, my right leg again was not in the greatest shape. I was struggling to pinpoint exactly where the pain was emanating from (possibly a series of injuries/aches including hamstring). I mentioned this to my doctor on a visit (there for something else - I had a breakdown over Christmas resulting in me having to go on Sertraline. Running, of course, helped enormously through those hard few months. I'm now in a much better mental state at the moment and aside from the odd down day, I'm fitter, healthier, stronger and more confident than I've been in my entire life.
The doctor (kindly) referred me to a physiotherapist and the appointment came up pretty quickly. Through manipulation she diasnosed possible piriformis syndrome and referred me for a MRI scan.
That was a couple of weeks back and she rang back to tell me the results. Seems I have a labral tear and I've been passed to a surgeon now (may or may not require surgery).
The MRI required an injection of dye into the hip joint in order for the results to be clearer and the joint to open up a little.
I swear since then it's exacerbated the issue as I've been limping a little on long walks (although it's starting to ease up as of today).
The physio advised no running...but I cannot stress (and this will be very well understood on here) how much running has changed my life (boith physically and mentally).
From the few bits of research I've done so far on the operation to fix the issue it seems all isn't particularly rosy post op...with some saying it made the hip worse.
I'm just wondering if there's any experience of a labral tear and the operation on here? I'd much rather go through the muscle stretching/strengthening route if possible...and get back to running (even if it's shorter distances) asap.
I'll also wait until I speak with the surgeon (some of the feedback I've read on forums are from people who know good surgeons...I do not know any surgeons!).
Many thanks.
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From the limited research I've carried out, it seems that they 'staple' the labral tear - was that the case with you? I guess I can't plan for anything until I've spoken with the hospital.
Did you manage to run before the surgery or was it simply too painful (or not advised)?
Many thanks!
Did you run at all before your surgery? May do a gentle park run this weekend and take it easy.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.