So, I have been going to physical therapy (PT) for the sciatica condition that I have lived with since I am not sure when, maybe as long ago as 2007. The pain has prevented me from doing the walking I like to do, and has limited my activities, including doing housework and yard work. Over the years that I have suffered with this pain, and I have connived to limit my walking at work, while shopping, and I have done less and less housework and yard work.
I kept telling myself I needed to go to the doctor to get help with this problem. And, I kept avoiding this. But this year, I had a sprained ankle, and was diagnosed with high blood pressure. So, if I was going to have to be in the doctor's office, I was going to see about getting my back and leg pain tended to.
So, in addition to the back and leg pain, I have had some right leg weakness. Wisely, in addition to prescribing an NSAID, celebrex, my provider referred me to physical therapy. I went gamely to physical therapy. And have diligently done the "homework" exercises that were assigned to help me.
Last week, I was at a professional conference, and was not able to go to PT. This morning, as I readied myself to go to PT, I had a mental argument regarding the value and benefit of physical therapy. I was not sure it was worth my time. I was not sure there was any benefit to me. I was feeling discouraged.
Part of the reason I was feeling discouraged was that I had done some serious physical activity over the last two weeks. So my back was hurting, my lower back was hurting, and I was not feeling great.
But I went to PT. And the thearpist reviewed with me what we had accomplished. I was surprised. I had actually developed some strength in my right leg. I still have some pain, but I am able to do some things that I was not able to do a month ago.
I am willing to give PT a go for a while longer. I hope it makes a difference. We shall see.
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