tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post1146357339922377604..comments2023-12-14T01:25:00.917-05:00Comments on Recover Your Stride: So not born to run!Jim Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-73178103556467104782015-04-16T22:50:50.869-04:002015-04-16T22:50:50.869-04:00Hi Michelle,
It is a lot of work to try to figure ...Hi Michelle,<br />It is a lot of work to try to figure out and I am not there yet. I don't run anymore, well I can but I pay for it the next day. I do ride an ElliptiGO vigorously. I love it. It is running without the injury or joint pains. It is a great replacement for running and I have put over 11,000 miles on it in less than 2 years! I hope to run pain free some day and am currently trying Prolotherapy in my si joint and lower back and so far I am impressed, but I have only had one set of injections, but it started tightening up the loose ligaments and that seems to be resolving some of the other issues right down to my feet. Only more time can tell if it works enough to get me running. Like you, I would be happy with a 5k. Keep learning and trying new things. I always figure if you could run as a kid, you should be able to run as an adult. Best wishes to finding a resolution!Jim Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-17478673514714442042015-04-16T22:31:21.556-04:002015-04-16T22:31:21.556-04:00This blog was a few years ago so I don't know ...This blog was a few years ago so I don't know if you will get this but I have the same thing as you. Been running for six years and have had the whole range of problems ... I have to wear metatarsal pads so my toes don't go numb, I have had plantar fascitis (sp?) and IT band syndrome and now Achilles tendinitis which is proofing to be my "Achilles heel." . Don't feel like anything is going to help my Achilles troubles. And the more I think about it I believe my structural issues are probably contributing to all of it. Running is linear and I am NOT linear from the waist down. I love half marathon but don't think they are doing me any favors.... your "do what you should not what you can" is really resonating with me. It makes me sad though... why did I get started on this path if I wasn't going to be able to complete it. I would be happy now with running a healthy 5K but I have doubts even that will happen. And I feel like it is hard for me to find help online because stretches and strengthening exercises are going to explained for others, not me and I don't know how to modify. Thank you for this blog and I hope you are doing well. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913106007301558320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-64034389172580540372015-02-20T09:14:43.210-05:002015-02-20T09:14:43.210-05:00Thanks Danielle,
Best wishes solving things!Thanks Danielle,<br />Best wishes solving things!Jim Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-84357626952198694382015-02-19T17:52:28.417-05:002015-02-19T17:52:28.417-05:00Hi Jim,
Sorry I just saw your response to my abov...Hi Jim,<br /><br />Sorry I just saw your response to my above questions. Thanks so much for the reply! Yes, I have asymmetrical femoral anteversion as well. What a disaster-ha! <br /><br />Keep up the great blog. I'm a fan :)<br /><br />DanielleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263939006507611762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-7966151417452304402015-01-07T23:14:32.287-05:002015-01-07T23:14:32.287-05:00Hi Danielle,
Well I ran hard on my hip for nearly ...Hi Danielle,<br />Well I ran hard on my hip for nearly 40 years. I could feel the difference in my hip and my knees knocking running in hs and college, but cycling and triathlons in the 1980s messed up things so that I had a lot of back pain and imbalances which ultimately led to hip surgery in 2011 for a torn labrum. I can run, but have sort of retired until I can get the imbalances fixed (and get rid of post run pain). I ride an ElliptiGO with no problems because it doesn't stress the hip joint as much. That is one problem with femoral anteversion. It can lead to hip problems like a torn labrum in the hip, but realize that I put tons of mileage on that hip before surgery. I would suppose that having matching antevesions on both hips would balance things off better. I just have it in one hip so things are never symmetrical. Jim Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-39115123849691437592015-01-07T22:51:23.088-05:002015-01-07T22:51:23.088-05:00Hi Jim,
I know this post is rather old, but came ...Hi Jim,<br /><br />I know this post is rather old, but came across your story while doing a google search on femoral anteversion and runners. <br /><br />I'm just realizing my hip issues are more than likely from femoral anteversion. Just curious how everything ended up for you! I did enjoy your words of wisdom from this post. <br /><br />Thanks!<br />DanielleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263939006507611762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-51325612321490140172011-12-13T07:34:54.650-05:002011-12-13T07:34:54.650-05:00Well, I hope it is just lower mileage at the begin...Well, I hope it is just lower mileage at the beginning. I think there is a lot of strength work to be done without trying to push the mileage as well as proprioceptive work. Interestingly, my PT (who is excellent) taped around my knee last night: not for the muscles but more for the bones to "learn a new feel" with the knee straighter.Jim Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-77016622454898591472011-12-13T06:51:31.101-05:002011-12-13T06:51:31.101-05:00Kind of a bummer to hear all that! It sounds as i...Kind of a bummer to hear all that! It sounds as if you'll be able to run, just at lower mileage?Bryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-13274597897867746802011-12-12T11:07:02.681-05:002011-12-12T11:07:02.681-05:00Mike,
Now I know what is actually going on and wh...Mike, <br />Now I know what is actually going on and what can't be changed. I can't see myself run (which is probably a good thing)or I probably would have quit years ago. I was hoping to get back to things quicker, but oh well! The good news is that Dr. Michaud said I will need to have my running friends check to see if my knees are going straight! That means I need you to run behind me to do that. Let's see if we can make that happen some day (during a race)! <br />JimJim Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-33813650300527179772011-12-12T09:13:26.678-05:002011-12-12T09:13:26.678-05:00Hey Jim - I hope you didn't pay that guy a lot...Hey Jim - I hope you didn't pay that guy a lot of money to tell you that your left foot kicks out at a weird angle. I could have told you that - for free! Best of luck with your recovery. Seems like you're on the right track. MichaelMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com