Spidergal's sport rehab thread

It sucks to be injured. But I’ve figured the only way to deal with it is to, well, deal with it.

Here’s the background you need on my situation: I’ve some extra weight around my waist and thighs, which I’ve struggled to shed for a number of years. In the month of October I decided that this has to be it - that I’m finally going to do shed those pounds.

I worked hard at the gym – did cardio and some of the floor exercises, initially under the instructor’s supervision and then on my own. After I had been there 20 days, the place was shut down for renovation. So for about three days I didn’t workout at all. I was just about to register at another gym, but before I could even do that, I felt strain around my shoulders, elbow and wrist.

A sort of burning sensation pervaded through both the hands. There wasn’t any noticeable swelling or redness, but I could hear the occasional clicking sound when I moved my hands around.

In addition to that, a previous problem I encountered in my left knee, which was discussed in this thread http://able2know.org/topic/101813-1, flared up.

So basically, I’m screwed. And I hold myself at least partially accountable for this mess..

But I’ve been quick on the action front: I visited an orthopedic physician last Wednesday (It was Tuesday when all of this began). He moved my limbs around and did not find any major issue, and prescribed an anti-inflammatory (not Ibuprofen) and an Ayurvedic gel for applying on the concerned joints. He also recommended a bit of heat therapy.

I’ve been on medication for five days now. Been applying the gel, etc., and doing a bit of heat treatment.

The burning sensation is almost gone, so I’m guessing the inflammation is under control. However, I hear the occasional snap/click, and apart from that, I feel a general discomfort in moving my hands. Don’t me wrong, I’m able to function. I walk around, take the shower, even do laundry, but there’s always discomfort. My movements aren’t smooth. They don’t feel natural. Does that make sense?

I’m due to visit him again this Wednesday, and I’ll propose if I can use compression bandage on the affected joints. I also want him to determine what it is – a strain or a sprain – and whether I’ll require any scans.

My sport rehabilitation has officially started, and I could do with some motivation here. Thanks.