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Title: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Adultsk8r509 on April 06, 2012, 09:16:37 PM
Hi ladies (and gents, if there are any out here) .....   I'm cranky this week.  School is out so my rink is crowded.  My legs are aching, my back is sore, my bad knee is stiff and my good knee is starting to experience twinges of pain.  I'm lapping up Joint Juice every day and chewing Trader Joe's calcium supplements.  I'm going to the gym 2-3 times a week for additional cardio and strength and stretching and I sit in my hot tub every day before I skate to warm up and every evening to relax.  I guess it's just the price I am paying for trying to participate in this sport at my age, in my condition.   I wonder if skating 2-3 days per week instead of 4-5 would benefit me?  Anyone else feel like they have been run over by a Mack truck sometimes?


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Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Skittl1321 on April 06, 2012, 09:32:23 PM
It has been 4 months since I was last in physical therapy and my knees are starting to get mad at me.  I don't know if there is anything I can do to keep them from acting up.  I keep up with (most of) the exercises, I use the foam roller religiously.  I've started plunging them to help mobilize them, but without the target massage by the PT I don't know if I can prevent myself from needing to go back.  They just don't like skating- or any other form of exercise.

My hip is okay as long as I stay away from spirals.   Although after a particularly intense lesson of loops, it gave out on me the next day. I stood up, walked two steps, and nearly fell over.  I couldn't bear weight at all.  Took a few minutes of rubbing before I could continue on.
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Adultsk8r509 on April 06, 2012, 09:39:53 PM
It has been 4 months since I was last in physical therapy and my knees are starting to get mad at me.  I don't know if there is anything I can do to keep them from acting up.  I keep up with (most of) the exercises, I use the foam roller religiously.  I've started plunging them to help mobilize them, but without the target massage by the PT I don't know if I can prevent myself from needing to go back.  They just don't like skating- or any other form of exercise.

My hip is okay as long as I stay away from spirals.   Although after a particularly intense lesson of loops, it gave out on me the next day. I stood up, walked two steps, and nearly fell over.  I couldn't bear weight at all.  Took a few minutes of rubbing before I could continue on.

Hey girlfriend .. I said "mature" .... you are too young!!!  Ha ha.... hey regarding the foam roller.  My trainer at the gym put me on this to get my muscles working correctly.  He says my knee is going in and my foot is going out when I do deep knee bends ... but the foam hurts my leg SO much ... like it's rolling over bruised tissue .... do they always hurt like that?
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Skittl1321 on April 06, 2012, 09:56:35 PM
The foam roller hurts like crazy.  But I can barely walk without it, so I love it.
My husband won't touch it, he doesn't think it is worth it.

My PT has shown me ways to support some of my weight on other parts of my body when I roll certain spaces that cannot tolerate the full pressure, and I gradually increase the weight.  For example- my IT band, instead of rolling in a side-plank type position that would put all my weigh (except what is on my hand) on the roller, I cross my free foot over my rolling leg and hold it on the floor to hold up more of my weight.  


For squats, I use an exercise ball against the wall to hold some of my weight. Especially one leg squats I can't support my entire weight on my knees.  I only do these in front of the mirror, as I have to watch my knees, but also watch where my weight balance is.  I tend to squat 80% on the right side and 20% on the left.  Apparently it should be 50/50.  I am so right side dominant it isn't funny.


As for young- yeah, but I'm falling apart.  I have tendonitis pretty much everywhere I can (ankles, knees, hips, wrists, elbows, shoulders),  I have bad tracking in my knees, I have a labral tear in my hip, I still haven't gotten back my full range of motion from my wrist sprain this year, plus the cervical fusion always causes troubles...
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Adultsk8r509 on April 06, 2012, 10:05:27 PM
The foam roller hurts like crazy.  But I can barely walk without it, so I love it.
My husband won't touch it, he doesn't think it is worth it.

My PT has shown me ways to support some of my weight on other parts of my body when I roll certain spaces that cannot tolerate the full pressure, and I gradually increase the weight.  For example- my IT band, instead of rolling in a side-plank type position that would put all my weigh (except what is on my hand) on the roller, I cross my free foot over my rolling leg and hold it on the floor to hold up more of my weight.  


For squats, I use an exercise ball against the wall to hold some of my weight. Especially one leg squats I can't support my entire weight on my knees.  I only do these in front of the mirror, as I have to watch my knees, but also watch where my weight balance is.  I tend to squat 80% on the right side and 20% on the left.  Apparently it should be 50/50.  I am so right side dominant it isn't funny.


As for young- yeah, but I'm falling apart.  I have tendonitis pretty much everywhere I can (ankles, knees, hips, wrists, elbows, shoulders),  I have bad tracking in my knees, I have a labral tear in my hip, I still haven't gotten back my full range of motion from my wrist sprain this year, plus the cervical fusion always causes troubles...

Im glad I am not the only one who feels pain on that thing.  I am trying to continue but use less weight where it hurts... good idea.  I'm doing squats on that 1/2 ball thingy ... it's flat on top and a ball on the bottom.... really hard to balance
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Skittl1321 on April 06, 2012, 10:08:24 PM
Im glad I am not the only one who feels pain on that thing.  I am trying to continue but use less weight where it hurts... good idea.  I'm doing squats on that 1/2 ball thingy ... it's flat on top and a ball on the bottom.... really hard to balance

ooh- the bosu is hard.  I never had to do squats on it, I have enough issues with regular ones to add that- but had to do one leg balances with my eyes closed.
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: AgnesNitt on April 07, 2012, 04:41:40 PM
at 60 my best friend is Advil. First one two hours before skate, second one an hour before skate. Skate without pain.
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Skate@Delaware on April 07, 2012, 06:15:55 PM
I'm fighting with an upper back muscle spasm, and a blister on each foot. The spasm is from sleeping wrong...and the blisters are from wearing some really hot shoes that were a bit too tight.  I've shelved the shoes and have been applying heat/ice to my back. 
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: sk8lady on April 08, 2012, 09:37:47 AM
A.M. pains, arthritis, back pain from spiral positions including camel spin positions are rapidly becoming my nemesis. Walking around on my toepicks, which my coach put into both my programs, seems to set off the arthritis in my toes and the cold (okay, also flat ironing my hair and knitting) sets off the arthritis in my hands.

My knees have always been pretty manageable other than the Baker's cysts I have, but I've been working on getting my sit spin lower and while I'm doing pretty well in getting fairly low for "a woman of a certain age," getting back up is quite the struggle! It might be partly because I've been working my jumps pretty hard and that seems to be causing more trouble for my knees.

I'm using ibuprofen and the hot tub. When my back or my knees get bad I use an ice pack and then a heating pad.
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: irenar5 on April 08, 2012, 12:15:58 PM
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ooh- the bosu is hard.  I never had to do squats on it, I have enough issues with regular ones to add that- but had to do one leg balances with my eyes closed.

A bit off topic, but I saw Lindsey Vonn's gym workout on youtube and she was doing squats standing on one of those large fitness balls.  Her trainer was throwing heavy medicine balls to her to the left and to the right and she had to catch them without losing balance!  I was so impressed and amazed!
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: AgnesNitt on April 08, 2012, 01:22:25 PM
My trainer makes me lift weights and squats at the same time on the bosu ball. Also, one legged balance.
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: nicklaszlo on April 08, 2012, 01:31:39 PM
The foam roller hurts like crazy.

Where can I get this foam roller?  Is it like this:
Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Black-High-Density-Foam-Roller/dp/B004T0ZS36/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1333906097&sr=8-8)
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Adultsk8r509 on April 08, 2012, 01:32:28 PM
Ok, I feel better (in that I am not alone) ... but I do feel for each and everyone suffering with all these ailments .... and yet, we keep on skating.  I have had 4 days off the ice and tomorrow I will start a new week and hopefully make a little progress!!
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Adultsk8r509 on April 08, 2012, 01:33:57 PM
Where can I get this foam roller?  Is it like this:
Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Black-High-Density-Foam-Roller/dp/B004T0ZS36/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1333906097&sr=8-8)
Yes. Mine is a bit shorter and looks harder.  I am going to order what you found on amazon as it looks more forgiving.....
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: icedancer on April 08, 2012, 02:26:07 PM
Yoga.

Yoga.

Yoga.
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Skittl1321 on April 08, 2012, 02:56:53 PM
I noticed a skater at our rink who always brings her foam roller with her has started bringing a white stick instead.  I might try that- easier to travel with.  (I take a tennis ball with me to competitions to roll out all the muscles before hand.)
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Adultsk8r509 on April 08, 2012, 03:01:38 PM
I noticed a skater at our rink who always brings her foam roller with her has started bringing a white stick instead.  I might try that- easier to travel with.  (I take a tennis ball with me to competitions to roll out all the muscles before hand.)
I haven't participated in a competition yet, just my first test.  I am still having issues with getting to the rink early enough and finding a place to stretch out and warm up.  I feel awkward warming up (again I skate at public sessions) .... kind of like I'm sneaking in somewhere I am not supposed to be .... feeling..... does that make sense to anyone?  I usually soak in my hot tub at home before I go, then do a few stretches in the kitchen, but not a whole warm up routine.  I would probably skate better if I did!
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Adultsk8r509 on April 08, 2012, 03:04:41 PM
Yoga.

Yoga.

Yoga.
I tried 2 classes and I am terrible.  Even the basic positions hurt.  I even tried a "coached yoga" for older people or those with issues ....
One thing I notice about Yoga is so much is done on a flat foot ... toes spread.... which is so unlike skating ...... what are your thoughts on that?
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: techskater on April 08, 2012, 04:21:47 PM
The motions of the sun salutation in yoga are good for your back, shoulders, hips, and core. :)  Yoga is also good for helping figure out body awareness and breathing.  My personal trainer also teaches yoga...Our PT sessions have gotten more intense (except F and this coming M due to ANs) and I hurt some the next day, but my strength, conditioning, and body awareness are WAY up.
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: LilJen on April 09, 2012, 12:54:39 PM
I now regularly hear my knees crunching as i ascend stairs, but it's not painful.

Strangely enough, my right knee has not been bothering me much at all lately, whereas up until like Feb it was really hurting to the point where I nearly made an appointment with the orthopod.
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: icedancer on April 09, 2012, 01:53:30 PM
I tried 2 classes and I am terrible.  Even the basic positions hurt.  I even tried a "coached yoga" for older people or those with issues ....

I think I am in a somewhat unique position - I have been doing yoga (hatha, asana, kundalini, bhakti, you name it) for over 40 years, since I was in high school actually in the early '70s.  For the last 36 years I have been involved in a yoga community and have watched the evolution of the types of yoga that we teach/practice.  For about the last ten-fifteen years I have done regular asana practice but a lot of it probably does not resemble the yoga that is taught in most classes that you can find.  I have worked with a PT that does a yoga-based physical therapy along with regular "PT"-types of treatments.       Occassionally I will attend a class or workshop from different teachers who people think are "great" but generally find them lacking in basic understanding of what yoga is - the "vanity yoga" that is so popular now which is maybe not so great for everyone.

Anyway, maybe yoga is not for everyone but seeing as this thread is about how we are taking care of our aging bodies I think that yoga, pilates, some form of conscious movement is important if we are to stay healthy and strong as we age.  As far as being good for skating?  Who knows?  Definitely good for body awareness.


One thing I notice about Yoga is so much is done on a flat foot ... toes spread.... which is so unlike skating ...... what are your thoughts on that?

Well, my skating foot is flat, toes should be relaxed at least so you can get the best flow.  I have found that my feet are very strong probably from skating but also the yoga helps with basic awareness of your foot on the ground or on the ice.  I don't see a difference really.  Flexed-foot, pointed foot, all of these foot positions can be done in what can be called yoga.  Maybe some of the postures and movements can help with knee and ankle and hip flexibility.  Definitely shoulders and back flexibility.

I have scoliosis, lordosis and kyphosis in my spine.  Ten years ago I started to get that "caved in chest" look - working with the yoga physical therapist and having a dedicated yoga practice I can say that my chest is more open, shoulders back, eyes forward - my body looks completely different than it did ten years ago and I am in much less pain.

Diet is key also - in the last month I have experimented with a gluten-free diet.  The changes have not been particularly earth-shattering but my back hurts less and I feel lighter although I have not lost any weight.  Being careful what you do with and what you put into your body is important especially as we age.

Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: kiwiskater on April 09, 2012, 05:05:47 PM
I tried 2 classes and I am terrible.  Even the basic positions hurt.  I even tried a "coached yoga" for older people or those with issues ....
One thing I notice about Yoga is so much is done on a flat foot ... toes spread.... which is so unlike skating ...... what are your thoughts on that?

Any treatment you try you should give a few weeks, you often have to work through a few weeks of pain to get the gain...

Have you tried Reformer pilates? I started 7 weeks ago to help with nagging pain from old injuries & its really helping - my stuffed wrist that I injured 18 months ago that never fully responded to treatment - has suddenly started feeling less restricted (something I never expected) & my turn outs have improved too :)

My mother comes along too - so she'd fit in your age group. For her its been a more painful slog BUT she's really starting to feel the rewards now.
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Post by: AgnesNitt on April 09, 2012, 06:48:22 PM
I found that for learning any new off-ice practice I had to do it for 6 weeks.

I did yoga and I saw gains in flexibility. But it was in the Y and I just couldn't stand the smell of the disinfectant they used.

Also, the yoga teachers dimmed the room so if you didn't know the routines you couldn't see her very well.
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: icedancer on April 09, 2012, 10:38:37 PM
I found that for learning any new off-ice practice I had to do it for 6 weeks.

I did yoga and I saw gains in flexibility. But it was in the Y and I just couldn't stand the smell of the disinfectant they used.

Also, the yoga teachers dimmed the room so if you didn't know the routines you couldn't see her very well.

This is so true re: doing it for at least 6 weeks!  I have definitely had the experience of not having practiced any yoga or anything for a while, maybe recovering from an injury, etc., and having the first few classes be very uncomfortable, no matter how gentle the approach...

Also if you are really sore afterwards or the instructor can't give you any modifications for the poses and asanas, then try another class, another teacher, because it is not supposed to hurt and there is no "one way" to do any of it (kind of like skating!) - you have to find what works for you.

Yeah, I don't like when they dim the lights too much in yoga classes - kind of makes me dizzy...

And the atmosphere studio or yoga room or whatever really does make a difference in how you experience the practice!
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: fsk8r on April 10, 2012, 03:27:53 AM
at 60 my best friend is Advil. First one two hours before skate, second one an hour before skate. Skate without pain.

We were wondering if they'll sponsor our adult synchro team given the amount needed to put a full team on the ice!
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Skate@Delaware on April 10, 2012, 08:57:37 AM
I noticed a skater at our rink who always brings her foam roller with her has started bringing a white stick instead.  I might try that- easier to travel with.  (I take a tennis ball with me to competitions to roll out all the muscles before hand.)
I saw a very high level skater use one after skating...and she told me all about it so I ended up getting one.  Here is the page with all the info-you can get them elsewhere too (Amazon, etc).
https://www.thestick.com/

It's helpful to me for calming down muscles so they don't spasm after skating.  The next thing I use is a foam roller-I saw it at Dicks Sporting Goods and bought it. Mine is medium firmness.  If you are new to foam rolling, don't get the hardest one right away-you need to work up to that  ;D

So it's been almost a week living with this muscle spasm...it's a little better (I can turn my head almost normally) but I can't roll over in bed without excruciating pain-thus, my sleep has been disturbed. And now I'm experiencing shooting pains down my shoulder. Yikes! Falling apart!
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Doubletoe on April 10, 2012, 03:03:24 PM
So it's been almost a week living with this muscle spasm...it's a little better (I can turn my head almost normally) but I can't roll over in bed without excruciating pain-thus, my sleep has been disturbed. And now I'm experiencing shooting pains down my shoulder. Yikes! Falling apart!

Ugh!  I feel for you!!  Last year I was having lower back problems and decided our mattress must be at least partially at fault, so we bought a new mattress, but only after doing an obsessive amount of research. Since getting the new mattress in July, I have not been waking up with any stiffness anywhere!  PM me if you are interested in mattress suggestions based on your body type, sleep positions, etc. The thickness and softness of your pillow has a huge effect on your sleeping position as well, and that is an easier/cheaper switch to make. :)
Oh, and I'll second the Advil.  One Advil before skating is more effective than taking 2-3 Advil after you're already feeling the pain or stiffness.  If I remember to take one before skating, I do not have any pain, soreness or stiffness during or after skating.  It is a godsend!
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: lilicedreamer on April 15, 2012, 11:10:26 AM
I'm so glad you asked this!  I broke my wrist a year and a half ago and have been dealing with the outcome ever since.  For the first time today I am going back the rink to get on the ice and see if I can get my ice legs back.  I put it off because my wrist motion was bad and I still have pain.  I have a workable wrist and I don't complain, but it's not the same as my natural wrist.  I wish I could scan my surgery pics!  Metal and wrist bones everywhere!  But I have great news!  I left pt with about 93 percent motion and I honestly think that using it over this last year has put me back at 100 percent!  So, yes, I'm in my 50's and I'm trying to go back to skating again.  I don't know if it will work for me now, like it did, but once an ice skating dreamer, always one!


Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: VAsk8r on April 15, 2012, 11:49:41 AM
Wow, did you break your wrist ice skating? That sounds awful! My mom broke her wrist skating three years ago, but it sounds like your break was far worse. Good luck getting your ice legs back!

I may not quality by age to be a "mature" adult on this thread, but I've had lower back pain since high school. Skating, especially jumping, exacerbates it, and recently I've had some upper back pain as well. My physical therapist gave me a lot of stretches that help, but I hate putting the time into them on top of the other stretches I want to do for skating.
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: AgnesNitt on April 15, 2012, 08:48:56 PM
I'm so glad you asked this!  I broke my wrist a year and a half ago and have been dealing with the outcome ever since.


Get some wrist guards if you haven't already...just sayin'....better safe than sorry
http://icedoesntcare.blogspot.com/2011/11/wrist-guards.html
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: nicklaszlo on April 17, 2012, 12:48:13 AM
Where can I get this foam roller?  Is it like this:
Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Black-High-Density-Foam-Roller/dp/B004T0ZS36/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1333906097&sr=8-8)

I got it.  It does indeed hurt as advertised.  It does not feel precisely like stretching ... mostly like compression.  Hopefully it is working.
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Post by: SynchKat on April 17, 2012, 08:23:49 AM
VASkater - I've had backpain too since highschool and it all stems from skating.  When it flares up I will do my stretches but I just never find time to do them regularly.  I find working on core strength does help a lot with the back issues but I just accept I will just have to live with it.

At skating on Sunday my shoulder started hurting.  I think there's a nerve there that is getting pinched and giving me grief  Yesterday out of the blue while wandering around the science centre with my son my knee started KILLING me.  It felt like I had fallen really hard right on my kneecap.  Like I could even poke it and feel where it hurt. Still hurts a bit today, I'm debating whether to skate today.  (obviously i will because I am an idiot and ignore aches and pains)
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: VAsk8r on April 17, 2012, 06:51:22 PM
VASkater - I've had backpain too since highschool and it all stems from skating.  When it flares up I will do my stretches but I just never find time to do them regularly.  I find working on core strength does help a lot with the back issues but I just accept I will just have to live with it.
Yep, my PT talked a lot about improving my core strength. I'm just not great about doing the exercises, even though I know my laziness could cause a flare-up. I've started running these past few weeks, and I don't know if it's a coincidence but my back pain has improved significantly.
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: SynchKat on April 18, 2012, 08:33:26 AM
As my former doctor always said if it seems to help keep doing it. I find running makes my back ache so much. I think it is the impact.

Luckily stroking at the rinks yesterday was easy so my knee was ok. I did notice though that giving my son piggy backs seems to bother my shoulder. How weird is that.
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Post by: sarahspins on April 19, 2012, 10:06:54 PM
I'm not coping.

I finally went to the doctor today because of worsening pain in both knees that has had me off the ice all week... which sucks, so I felt I should do something.

Prize #1, is a bone chip in my repaired knee.  I've had x-rays several times in the past few years (for a variety of reasons)... this is definitely something new :(

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7185/7094995043_c1ec393efa.jpg)

But wait, there's more!

I have had a lot of problems with my other knee too... I was actually beginning to suspect I had a torn meniscus.  Nope, this is prize #2.. a bone chip in my OTHER knee!  It explains a lot.. but OMG.. ugh!

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5442/7095053413_be0f9b5aae.jpg)

I'm so going to go cry now :(
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: VAsk8r on April 19, 2012, 10:14:17 PM
Oh no! I'm really sorry to hear about your bone chips. What's the recommended treatment?
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Post by: jjane45 on April 19, 2012, 10:15:00 PM
I'm so going to go cry now :(

(((sarahspins))) Better knowing now than later!
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Post by: SynchKat on April 19, 2012, 11:05:37 PM
Omg Sarahspins so sorry to hear.  Any idea how you got these bone chips?  What is the treatment?  Hope you heal up quickly.
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Post by: retired on April 19, 2012, 11:28:28 PM
I have an X-ray like that, from one fellow screwee to another!
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Post by: aussieskater on April 19, 2012, 11:29:43 PM
(((Sarahspins))) so sorry to hear this.  Get well soon!!
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Adultsk8r509 on April 20, 2012, 01:48:31 AM
I'm not coping.

I finally went to the doctor today because of worsening pain in both knees that has had me off the ice all week... which sucks, so I felt I should do something.

Prize #1, is a bone chip in my repaired knee.  I've had x-rays several times in the past few years (for a variety of reasons)... this is definitely something new :(

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7185/7094995043_c1ec393efa.jpg)

But wait, there's more!

I have had a lot of problems with my other knee too... I was actually beginning to suspect I had a torn meniscus.  Nope, this is prize #2.. a bone chip in my OTHER knee!  It explains a lot.. but OMG.. ugh!

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5442/7095053413_be0f9b5aae.jpg)

I'm so going to go cry now :(

  Ditto... very sorry.  What a picture of your knee with a screw in it.  Like everyone else, anxious to hear what can be done.  I am scared to death, but I must make an appointment with an ortho guy.... knees not hurting bad, but suspect alot going on in there.  Also really really bad hip thing... sitting is my enemy.   Please keep us informed.  We all feel your disappointment.
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: sarahspins on April 20, 2012, 12:32:54 PM
I have my suspicions for how/when each may have happened, but of course I did nothing at the time because I'm just stubborn like that - and quite honest, joint pain has pretty much been a constant for most of my life so a little more is not exactly a major event most of the time. 

So, basically for now we don't do much. I was sent on my way with stronger meds (mobic and tramadol) and advice to 'take it easy' (yeah, sure...).  Basically the pain I have now is probably just inflammation (and it's also me compensating for my knee hurting that is making my right hip and ankle hurt as well.. NOT my boot), so we'll see.

I can already feel a huge difference today with my new pain meds.. "nothing" is hurting me which is kind of odd.. I haven't felt this good in a long time :)
Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: lilicedreamer on April 22, 2012, 01:54:27 PM
Saraspins, I really should have scanned my wrist surgery xrays!  I went skating last Sunday and skated for the first time in a year and a half.  It felt awful!  I could not do anything and really, I was about to give up, but I stayed for an hour.  I decided against doing learn to skate at this time.  I think I'm going to purchase new skates...I got mad at them when I broke my wrI wist and sold them to Play It Again Sports...childish, I know.  And I think I will Sunday skate a few times each month during the summer and evaluate where I am in the fall.  Learn to Skate isn't a great way to learn.  The going is slow.  If you really want to go for it you need a coach and lessons and I just can't afford that, or another injury. 

I wish I were 11 and could start all over again...lol...it's the one thing I regret not having physical youth. 

Title: Re: (Mature) Adult Aches and Pains ...... How is everyone coping?
Post by: Adultsk8r509 on May 12, 2012, 01:58:17 PM
Finally saw an Orthopedic specialist last Wednesday.  Issue #1 ... lower back or hip pain.
Result:  X-Rays show bone spurs in my SI joint.  Not much to do for that at this point except PT and NSAIDS.
            The PT place thinks they can help with Graston and Active Release techniques

Next Tuesday:  knee evaluations ..... I want to check on their condition.  I skate with such hesitance because of blowing out my R knee 32 years ago ... while skating.
                      L knee is just deteriorating due to age I think... we'll see.