So my knee injury happened because my weak glutes/hips/core aren't firing the way they should be, so the rest of my leg is having to support the lack of muscle ending up in pain in the outside of my knee. Luckly, I found a chiropractor that knows triathlon very well (he's completed multiple Ironmans), so I feel I'm in great hands.
The chiropractor specializes in Active Release and Graston, which I've had done before on an IT band injury. I believe in the effectiveness of these methods and believe that they'll get me back running quickly. They do hurt, but it's a "hurt so good" feeling. I have minor bruising from the Graston, but a bruise is better than running in pain.
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| Kinesio tape for support. You can kind of see my bruise... |
I have a visit with him on Monday to do some more work and I may get the green light to run on Tuesday *fingers crossed.* Until then, I'm biking, swimming, ellipticizing, walking - ANYTHING to get a bit of a workout in. He also prescribed some stretches and one glute strengthening exercise. He said I'll get more exercises next week.
If I want to continue running, it is imperative that I focus more attention on my butt and hips and not blow it off like I've done in the past. My new goal is simply to get buns of steel.
I hear ya! I have the same problem! I hope it all works it self out real soon!
ReplyDeleteWelcome officially to the club! :-) Glad that you are on the mend. Hope you still get to enjoy this outstanding weather this weekend though. Not even weak butt & hips should prevent that!
ReplyDeleteWe are in the same boat my dear. Are you meeting at Seward Park next Sat? We can compare notes on exercises. Sorry you are sidelined but hopefully it will be brief.
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what caused my last knee injury---week glutes and hamstrings, and a wicked strength imbalance. It's so hard to learn another discipline (ie, getting into the habit of doing strengthening exercises). I feel ya! But chin up, you'll be back and strong soon ;-)
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Biking hasn't been strengthening those muscles? How is your bike fit?
ReplyDeleteGraston is the WORST! Does it hurt you as bad as it did me? I hope you get well quick!
ReplyDeleteI know a guy who has his scheduled dialed in so much to the second that he insists on sitting on a giant Swiss ball all day to keep his core activated. Kinda gnarly. Kinda makes sense too.
ReplyDeletesounds like the perfect chiro for you!!
ReplyDeleteI do my butt/glute strength moves every night, I have tight hip flexors which sometimes effect my low back, but haven't had any knee issues.
I hope your knees heel quick and that you are back out there running ASAP!!
xoxo!