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  • 06/16/2016 at 12:41 pm in reply to: I’ve Been Doing It Wrong For YEARS – The Process Begins #76449
    AvatarSarah Meadows
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    I’m back.  I’ve seen a Chiro 3 times now and she recommends a 30 visit course of action.  There is an abnormal curvature to my spine from my hips through my lumbar region.  This costs about 1k.  She says that the nerves are likely in die because of the lack of blood flow from the curve.This was what she is telling me is wrong with my ankle.  The muscles I’m trying to strengthen just don’t turn on.

    Now, that being said.  This is tough for me to decide because there is not instant feedback telling me it’s working.  The guy with a bad back goes and gets a correction, walks out a new man.  My ankle still hurts; ya see?
    Ankle is worse than it has been in weeks but I’ve probably been pushing too hard.  Unfortunately the soft tissue stuff on my calves and feet doesn’t have the effect it did at first; I don’t feel like I get much out of it at this point.  
    I can’t help but feel like the Chiro is simply trying to sell her services… I tend not to trust docs after several experiences with them.
    What would you do?  Sign up?  See another Chiro?  See a PT?  Fly to California and see Kelly?  I’m feeling stuck and frustrated.
    06/07/2016 at 3:02 pm in reply to: I’ve Been Doing It Wrong For YEARS – The Process Begins #76436
    AvatarSarah Meadows
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    Interesting.  As I lean forward its like the steel cable winds up and just runs out of slack.  It almost feels like if I could just pop my ankle it would move properly.  Is that crazy to think?  Try a chiropractor then?

    06/07/2016 at 1:26 pm in reply to: I’ve Been Doing It Wrong For YEARS – The Process Begins #76434
    AvatarSarah Meadows
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    Without getting too wordy I want to say I’ve made lots of progress and want to thank everyone for the help.

    Long story short.  Been doing the recommended.  Original ankle pain is all but resolved.  New problem / pain.
    I have always had flat feet.  Right foot has always been a lot worse.  Now that I walk with my feet straight and an arch (majority of the time when I’m conscious of it) things are a heck of a lot better.
    The thing is it feels like a cable is wrapped around the inside ankle bone.  If I stand correctly and bend my knees forward the right ankle just runs into a wall…. WAY before the other side.  This is clearly the problem but I can’t seem to make it budge.  At first I made lots of progress but doing the self maintenance, mobility drills, working on posture, etc isn’t making much a difference anymore.
    Step up the intensity?
    Change approaches?
    Any advice at all?
    05/17/2016 at 2:36 pm in reply to: I’ve Been Doing It Wrong For YEARS – The Process Begins #76407
    AvatarSarah Meadows
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    Not sure I’ll be able to swing a coach but I could see it being EXTREMELY valuable.  I don’t even know where I would find out.  I’ll just take it slow and keep watching those videos.  When I need to get after it cardio wise I’ll do so on my Airdyne or C2.  

    Yes I lift weights.  I was doing some of the hopping drills between sets of OH Pressing yesterday 🙂
    05/17/2016 at 12:45 pm in reply to: I’ve Been Doing It Wrong For YEARS – The Process Begins #76405
    AvatarSarah Meadows
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    Do you have a suggested progression?  I’m learning to walk again right now basically.  Started doing some hopping without allowing myself to collapse.  Should I stop running completely or try to do drills?  

    I know it’s probably very individual; any advice is appreciated.
    05/17/2016 at 12:37 pm in reply to: I’ve Been Doing It Wrong For YEARS – The Process Begins #76404
    AvatarSarah Meadows
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    Well I’ve got some work to do.  Right now I’m working on the rebuilding my feet portion.  So far there has been noticeable change but it is still “forced” at this point.  I need to make sure to take my time… I tend to get….. over zealous. 

    05/16/2016 at 12:43 pm in reply to: I’ve Been Doing It Wrong For YEARS – The Process Begins #76402
    AvatarSarah Meadows
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    I’m going to watch all of those when I can.  So start practicing this Pose Running technique?   I would like to be able to do long races at some point but I don’t really care about setting speed records.  I would just like to participate pain free.

    05/13/2016 at 11:38 am in reply to: I’ve Been Doing It Wrong For YEARS – The Process Begins #76396
    AvatarSarah Meadows
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    Thats GREAT because I just started reading the Katy Bowman book yesterday!  I’m reading a bit of deskbound each night and trying the prescriptions and working on the other when I have time.  Even 2 days later (and lots of work on my feet) the marble feeling has diminished some.  

    At this point I think I need to improve internal rotation of my right leg.  It feels forced to keep my foot forward and I can feel it torque my knee.  It also feels like I weight the outside of my foot too much. 
    All in good time.  If anyone has dealt with a similar sitation / process I would love to hear words of wisdom.
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