When suffering with plantar fasciitis my PCP confided that he never referred patients with foot issues to his brother (a podiatrist). Instead, he sends them to a PT noting that there are so many bones in the foot that you want to avoid surgery at all costs. My pain was a result of super tight hamstrings in my left leg, remedied by stretching and an orthotic. However, I'll keep the rolling pin handy just in case...thanks for the tip!
Thanks for this, Don. I’ve been frustrated lately with lots of hip pain, and I know I need to just schedule the visit with my PT. I’m 47, so it’s unlikely anything more than muscle or ligament issues. So Monday I will make the call!
Glad you had success with your PT. Having had both a hip and a knee replacement I’d like to point out that my orthopedist first ordered me to physical therapy for my knee. He actually wanted me to do water PT…and it helped for a bit. But bone on bone is why it is and so I think that good orthopedists use all options before surgery..at least mine does.
As a retired special education administrator I worked with many physical therapists so I can’t sing their praises enough for everyone. They have also been known to let me use their space for my own prescribed exercises when kids were not there.
I totally agree with your sentiments. I am a certified massage therapist. I have also undergone a successful hip replacement. Thoughtful research and discernment is the responsibility of the patient.
Sometimes people rub me the wrong way. My PT guy never does.
When suffering with plantar fasciitis my PCP confided that he never referred patients with foot issues to his brother (a podiatrist). Instead, he sends them to a PT noting that there are so many bones in the foot that you want to avoid surgery at all costs. My pain was a result of super tight hamstrings in my left leg, remedied by stretching and an orthotic. However, I'll keep the rolling pin handy just in case...thanks for the tip!
Thanks for this, Don. I’ve been frustrated lately with lots of hip pain, and I know I need to just schedule the visit with my PT. I’m 47, so it’s unlikely anything more than muscle or ligament issues. So Monday I will make the call!
Hip hip hurray? Let the good times rolling pin!
Glad you had success with your PT. Having had both a hip and a knee replacement I’d like to point out that my orthopedist first ordered me to physical therapy for my knee. He actually wanted me to do water PT…and it helped for a bit. But bone on bone is why it is and so I think that good orthopedists use all options before surgery..at least mine does.
As a retired special education administrator I worked with many physical therapists so I can’t sing their praises enough for everyone. They have also been known to let me use their space for my own prescribed exercises when kids were not there.
Keep walking.
This is so helpful! Thanks for this!
Glad you were able to avoid surgery!
Good luck!
On another front, is there some Cajun ancestry in your family tree? Just wondering. Not a lot of French names in Mississippi, in my experience.
Thank you for sharing that.
Ha! Good one.
Thanks, Kathy. We believe in equal time for the docs.
I'm so glad that it is.
I totally agree with your sentiments. I am a certified massage therapist. I have also undergone a successful hip replacement. Thoughtful research and discernment is the responsibility of the patient.
I love it! Now I have a new use for my old rolling pin.