Pain then giving way or giving way then pain?

Pain then giving way.

PFPS is most likely then.

I believe I have had tennis elbow for a couple months from lifting weights. It's just nagging elbow/forearm pain on the outer arm that doesn't go away even now that I've taken a break and use ice. Main annoyance was actually gripping for deadlifts seem to bother it most and re-aggravate. Now I'm just doing yard work (shoveling) and it's annoying me.

Is there any science behind the tennis elbow straps helping? I remember with knee pain my PT said a brace was likely hurting by weakening important muscles instead of helping. Wonder if the strap would work or some type of brace. Or any exercise recs? Thanks.

The strap is a reminder to be careful. Much like a back brace. In a indirect way it works because it forces to be mindful of how you are doing things.

Sorry if im late to the party, I didnt read this entire thread from start to finish so I apologize if you already addressed it.

I finally went to the Dr and he told me I have IT Band Syndrome.

I have a half marathon in 3 weeks that I am going to be running and I have managed so far to run through ITBS up to 10 miles of training. My left leg is OK for the most part, but definitely gets a little sore/tingly as the milage piles up.

I was told to use a percussion massager on my hamstrings and quads and to strech before/after running. Anything else I can do to rehab this? My Dr didnt neccesarily say I had to stop training to fix it, just to stretch more, foam roll it, and it will eventually loosen up.

Thoughts?

Is the half on a hilly course? That can usually can be a problem. I would be mindful to try to run more in the middle of the road and not the edges to keep things flat.

It might be helpful to see a PT to get some hands on treatment if you already aren't seeking it out.

Glut strengthening can make a difference but you are not that far out from your race.

Uhhh, you can say that:

It's got about a 900 foot climb the first 5 miles before the rest of it is downhill...and it is at 5k ft altitude.

Im not really trying to PR this one anyway, just trying to finish.

I did a 10 miler on relatively flat land in about 2 hours, even with the bum leg....so really just trying to finish under 2:30 or so.

What's the PT consensus on some of these PT developed products...chirp wheels, aletha health hip stretch or nuckle, etc?

Question for the PT:

Had a very busy stretch with work, 3 weeks of 10-12 hour days 7 days per week. I am a 56 year old cabinetmaker and am on my feet quite a bit whether it is in my shop or at someone's home installing. I always wear good shoes.

Developed heel pain after that stretch of work. I work out regularly with weights and cycling (Peloton or outdoors) and walk my dogs 2 1/2 miles per day. During that stretch I hardly worked out but still did the dog walk.

When pressing with fingers on the sides of the heel, I assume where the Achilles attach, there is mild pain. However, if I put weight on the heel intentionally or not, and add some rotation like if I am changing directions while walking, or standing up from being on the floor, the pain shoots through my heel dramatically. My internet investigation seemed to narrow it down to Achilles' tendinitis.

I have done a bit of Alleve but not consistently. A bit of electric stim too. Work has calmed down, and I am back to working out, I think the rest has started to provide some level of relief.

Was curious about your opinion, any other therapy I should/could do, or other recommendations to keep from happening in the future. Thank you. Dave

If it gets you moving and gets to some tight spots then go for it.

You could order some simple heel lifts for your shoes to take some stress on the Achilles. Stretching is good once things calms down a bit. It is not advised early on. Then you need strengthen the area.

I'm just starting my training cycle for the Chicago Marathon and have been averaging ~50-55 miles per week since early April.

Last week, I noticed some ankle stiffness/soreness start in my right ankle after a tempo run (and some swelling). Since it is early in the training cycle, I took 3 days off as a precaution. The pain is not bad at all (1-2 put of 10 at most) but there is noticable swelling and stiffness.

If the pain stays minimal, can I keep running and just do some daily ankle mobility work?

Thank you! I always appreciate the insight.

Keep on running and stay on top of the ankle mobility exercises. It will most likely sort itself out.

joy for labrum tears in both shoulders. RC tendonosis in both shoulders.

And left shoulder got the frozen shoulder diagnosis.

I did a leg work out yesterday and can no longer bring my thigh up to a 90 degree angle with the ground. I go to lift my foot to walk up stairs and almost immediately feel tightness running vertically up the front of my knee. If I try and push my knee upwards, past maybe 30-45 degrees, it immediately gets painful.

No pain on the right, left, or underside. It's a straight up and down on the front of my knee. My internet diagnosis suggests it may be "jumpers knee".

Is RICE the best approach or would this be something that would benefit from as much mobility as I can tolerate. A "If it hurts don't do it" approach, in other words.

Sounds like a quad strain. I would take it easy over the next few days but keep somewhat active. Is it any better today with just some rest?

I've got another question for you:

I'm 99% certain the cause of my trap/neck pain is posture related from sitting with my neck forward at my desk most of the day, the problem I have is figuring out how to either strengthen the area or be able to get through trap workouts. I can do all of upper and middle back with no problems but if I do shrugs, my traps are NUKED.

It's rather annoying because it doesn't take much to aggravate the area and I would focus on them more if I knew I wasn't going to be in pain for 2 days afterwards. I also grind my teeth, albeit not nearly as much anymore thanks to my night guard, which doesn't help…

Any thoughts, stretches or exercises to help?

Thanks again for doing this!

Knee feels a little better but I am now feeling it in the upper calf, under knee, and hamstring. I had to carry my kid upstairs at nap time and I think that was too much.

Getting back into running and doing about 15-18 miles per week (slow build to this point since February). Dealing with a new pain around the lateral portion of my heel.

Some background - I was dealing with what I think was plantar fasciitis in my right foot, along the inside portion of the arch (as in, towards the side of the inside part of my foot, but still under the foot). The most pain was near where the arch and ball of my foot meet. That has pretty much resolved itself with a new pair of running shoes.

I noticed the new pain while I was doing a downward dog stretch last week after I did a lower body strength session (which included body weight calf raises because my calves have felt tight/weak for months). Whenever I straighten my right leg, flex my foot back towards me, and lift the leg up, I feel a tightness/pain between my Achilles and my ankle bone going straight down towards the side of my heel. This image link is a good approximation of where the pain is, mine is maybe a touch further up the side but it's close.

Is this Achilles related? PF related? My foot falling off? But really - is this a RICE thing, or should I be doing some strengthening/stretching exercises? I sprained my ankle playing soccer 16 years ago now, and my right ankle/foot has always been a little more achey. I know I may need to back off running some, but I'd like to keep some mileage if I can. I don't feel it much when I'm running or moving around, just in that specific stretch (downward dog or lifting my straightened leg with my foot flexed). My calves have been super tight for months and months because I'm horrible at stretching. Working on fixing that now, but it's likely another factor.

Had surgery to repair a torn pec tendon and I'll be starting PT in the next week Anything in particular I should do on my own time?

How are you feeling now? Might be time to see someone if this persists.

How is it doing now? You still able to keep up with your mileage?

Take it easy. Don't disrupt the surgical site and listen to your PT. That's a fairly long recovery.

Left shoulder. Hurts to turn the steering wheel one handed. Hurts to look at my watch.

I go for long walks / jogs and shoulder just hurts more and more the further I go.

It's weak. I would consider myself a strong person with a high threshold for pain.

Shoulder aches pretty much all the time.

Recommendations?

How long has your shoulder been hurting? What's the pain level, how long does it last? Any particular area hurt?

Not a PT. Just been dealing with both shoulders, the left being the worst. Looks like I'm on track for surgery.

If you can, see a doc. If you are in Austin area, try Direct Orthopedic Care, it's like a clinic that focuses on orthopedics. Can do a walk in. It at least will get you started.

Any trauma to the area recently or from younger days? How weak does it feel compared to your previous strength? Any popping or clicking in the shoulder? Any other positions or movements difficult?

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Any trauma to the area recently or from younger days? How weak does it feel compared to your previous strength? Any popping or clicking in the shoulder? Any other positions or movements difficult?

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I am left side sleeper and that is not working for me right now. Nine years of football and many years of contracting the frame and cornice of custom and production homes. I am 55 yo.

Had Dr. Thomas Mehlhoff clean out the shoulder and grind down the bone 15 or so years ago.

it aches pretty much all the time. twist your shoulder / arm to look at your watch. That hurts.

Use your left hand only to make a turn, either direction, that hurts.

Go for a 10k the shoulder hurts more and more the longer I go.

Time to see the shoulder doc again based on what you said. That's a good place to start.

Having issues with that I think is my sartorius. Tender toward middle of left thigh just shy of inner thigh.

No real pain while running. I notice it more walking.

What makes you think it is the sartorius and not something else?

My advanced Google medical degree. But basing it on location compared to anatomy diagrams, how stretches for sartorius feel, and that it hurts more when thigh is rotated

I rarely see sartorius issues unless it is at the attachment near the bursa. Usually an adductor issue.

Any exercise suggestions? Lots of clam shells?

Clamshells are for abductors not adductors. Try these.