It will all be worth it in the end. Just got to be patient I am sure you will be fine soon. After all you are only a youngster and your body will heal itself in time. Look at me Old git at 46 and I mended myself.(well I think I have).
I get my fare share of muscle discomfort as well. Nice to see you back on here.
Right off to the bank now then the cash and carry then I think I will pop home for a quick shag then back to work.
I wonder which one of those things is least likely to happen?

Keep smiling littlun

Jas.

It'll be worth it in the end Ruby, keep at it, little steps in the right direction

Back from the bank and cash and carry 2 out of 3

Hey ruby, nice to hear from you. Several folks here have had a hard time of it with psoas issues, they eventually worked out. I think that will happen for you; thinking good thoughts.

Thanks guys for your endless support. I truly don't know who I would turn to if it wasn't for everyone I've met on here.

I think I'm at the stage where I don't know what's normal and to be expected now. I'm only just back at work and even that I'm finding a struggle but I had to return as my sick pay was running out. They're being good with me though, got me doing very light duties until about February.

I haven't contacted Mr Treacy anymore, or at least not yet. I'm going to give the Chiropractor, physio and hydrotherapy a chance to do some work and then see where i'm at, but truly this Psoas is a pig. I've never experienced such a sharp, catching pain as this - even before surgery and that's saying something!

The good thing is that I can at least walk now without pain, but i'm still unable to cycle, drive, bend over or get in and out of bed on my own.

I cannot stress enough the importance of having PT as soon as is possible following this surgery. The whole reason i'm in this state is due to the lack of physiotherapy. I'm due to start mine very soon, but about 2 months too late, the damage is done. It's not irreversible but who knows how long it will take to get me back up to speed.

I was thinking of supplementing more to see if that will help. I've read about Vitamin D, Omega 3 and MSM, but there's so much information regarding supplements it's all a bit overwhelming  :o Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm trying to reduce my sugar intake too as I've read that that is linked to inflammation.

And lastly, sorry you only got 2 out of 3 things done today, Jason! If it's any consolation i've not had any for months!!

Ruby

Ruby,

Sorry to hear what your going through.  If its any consolation, the psoas and hip flexors (rectus femoris) are utter, utter bastards when it comes to any hip surgery. Six months on from a hip arthroscopy, I am still having issues with mine, so please appreciate that this is a marathon, not a sprint...

Core strength and recruitment is key to taking the load of them and preventing their dominance, which in turn causes all the pain.  Its a slow process trying to build it, but it does work, just keep on plugging away!!

Hang on in there, it will get better!!

Davo

Many doctors do not require any kind of PT following surgery, even months post-op unless you run into an issue.  Dr. Gross gives his patients exercises that specifically help the muscle groups that were cut or stretched during the surgery, then his part II excercise further help his patients recover their ROM and strength.

Dr. Gross feels that some PTs will cause damage rather than help and we've had patients post of this for where it's happened.  Dr. Gross has always said walking is the best excercise you can do to help you recover.  When I went in for my 6 month local checkup with a PT who was supposed to report to Dr. Gross the therapist pushed it too far with me and acutally set my recovery back a week or so.

So in the end, yes, you have to have a therapist who is well versed in hip resurfacing and you are having issues IMHO I say go for it, but you won't find many Dr. Gross patients who used PTs, we might have some who will possibly speak up on this thread.

You'll get back to normal, it may take some time but you're going to be ok.


Chuck

Quote from: rubyred on November 30, 2012, 06:13:12 PM
I cannot stress enough the importance of having PT as soon as is possible following this surgery. The whole reason i'm in this state is due to the lack of physiotherapy. I'm due to start mine very soon, but about 2 months too late, the damage is done. It's not irreversible but who knows how long it will take to get me back up to speed.

I personally don't like physio's(never had a good one!) and I suspect lots of surgeons have had good work undone by over zealous PT. Personally I rate proper deep tissue massage far higher than PT.

All I'll say to that is walking did nothing but help get me moving. Didn't help my ROM or my muscle strength. I was told to stop my exercises I was discharged with at 6 weeks and to walk/cycle/swim only which I did regularly and now I'm pretty much back to square one. In fact I could do more before surgery. I can't even drive my automatic car!

No PT or the like may work for some, and I'm sure it does, but more complex cases, like mine was from the beginning, need more work done and sooner than 16 weeks post op.

Will I be alright? Who knows to be honest. I don't. I've given up searching for a miracle. I'm doing what i'm told and have gone right back to basics on the advice of PT's down here. Other than that I'm praying every night that I can have my life back.

Im praying for you ruby xx

I'm pulling for you ruby....

Cheers guys.

I may be absent from here for awhile. My mood isn't the best and this is a forum for positivity which I cannot provide currently. A couple of members have my number so feel free to stay in touch that way.

Adios x

My thoughts on Physiotherapy-it works for me.
A few years back when I was playing squash regularly I pulled something in my upper arm when trying to smash the ball through the wall. After a few weeks off it still hurt and I went to see a physio who gave me a couple of sessions of accupuncture.
Two weeks later, it was gone for good.

With my recent THR, I've only had two sessions so far - the first was a massage front and back of my thigh, then last week, some gentle Gym work-four different sets of floor exercises and a very short session on a machine that put resistance against the inner then outer thigh. Nothing too strenuous at all but I've felt more strength through my leg since the last session so I can say for me it's definately working.
I should add that these sessions are are at a local college so I'm under the care of a trainee therapist. He's a second year student and is under constant supervision from his tutor-he has to run everything by him first.
I was ultra wary when a friend told me about it but its very well run and there's no way I'd do anything that didn't feel right, whoever the instructor was.
I can see the other view though-anyone who's had a bad experience from an over enthusiastic physio would avoid it like the plague-me too!

Ruby- my thoughts are with you as well-don't disappear from here for too long, I hope when you're back things have improved-good luck.

Thanks Mike, i'm sure i'll be on here as and when my emotions allow!

It's funny you mentioning acupuncture... my chiropractor swears by it, but that everyone reacts to it differently. Thinking of asking him to give it a go on me. I've not much to lose!

Ruby,

Don't stay away, problems like you are having and how you are feeling are why this forum is here.  You will find many a patient who has run into a bump in the road but I've seen so many of them bounce back and many of them have disapeared probably for good, some have stayed and those are the ones that you can lean on.

You have lot's of people that care about you right here, no reason not to post, if you got emm post emmm.


Chuck

Ruby

Please don't feel that you have to leave because you are having problems.  That is what this group is for.  You have had a bad experience and you need a place to be able to talk and vent.

Please stay around or stop in when ever you can.  This is your spot to post - positive or negative, it is your story and your health and your body.  We are here to support you.

Good Luck.  I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Pat

I think you are doing the right thing with a 3 pronged attack, Physio, Chiropractor and hydro therapy to correct the muscles which are out of kilter. The source of the problem may not be the psoas, but the psoas is taking the brunt of the pain, probably by being overtight and overworked. The psoas's main job is to act like a pulley system over the hip/pelvis (the leg and the back at either end) to keep the body upright, not that much for movement. Weak muscles else where could be placing a large burden on this muscle to do the job. The problem can be tricky to resolve by yourself but relatively easy with a good specialist who understands how all the muscles work together with good posture. Walking is excellent (probably the best) excercise but if not done correctly could exasperate the problem.

Follow the specialists instruction but for example:

Firstly if it is overworked it probably needs resting and releasing. Google psoas release.

Secondly surrounding muscles need to be strengthened, especially glute max(bridge etc), glute med (side leg lift etc) these two take a big hit during surgery and transverse abs (plank etc) - suppports back and helps to shift pelvis into correct alignement along with pelvic floor.

Thirdly, hip flexor (psoas stretches)

Last but not least lower back stretches.

Keep posting Ruby. Everyone here is wanting to help and listen.

Thanks everyone. I was truly having an awful weekend and everything just kind of spilled out here. Luckily today i'm feeling a little better mentally, but physically just the same.

I was doing my exercises this morning and they're pretty much the same as the basic ones we get given by the PT's in hospital but just with a few extras thrown in. I'm trying to do them, but just a simple move like raising my leg a few millimetres off the bed or floor is virtually impossible. Very frustrating.

Hey ruby, this is the place to spill - we're not just for light and happy - we're full service supporters  ;D.

Hopefully as you get stronger and your other muscles can support the hip, the psoas will get less irritated with the whole thing.

Everyone keeps talking about this psoas and flexors???

I get discomfort at the front toppie bit of my leg when I do lots of stairs or too much fast walking and I get a bruised feeling down the outside bit near the top, sort of near the top of my trouser pocket line.

Whats that?? Or am I being too technical? ;D