Injuries

Yesterday I was diagnosed with Hamstring Origin Tendinopathy plus Piriformis condition.

I knew it was getting bad. Sitting down sometimes hurts more than running. The pain is really deep in my butt very difficult to identify, but the physio did a test yesterday to confirm it:
I was lying on my back with the physio sitting on the bench next to me. My left leg was raised straight up and resting on his shoulder and my right leg was bent 90 degrees. I had to press down with my left leg onto his shoulder and raise my butt a couple of inches off the bench. Total agony!!! I could not even attempt it! The same test on the right side caused me pain as well, but nowhere near as bad as the left side.

I knew had problems in the lead-up to and then during Six Foot Track this year. Dispite the rest I took in April & May, the condition has worsened and now would be classed as chronic.

So, do I stop running? Of course not!! We have set out a management plan for the next couple of months. It will continue to hurt, but with treatment will probably not get any worse than what it already is. I want to get through until Melbourne Marathon, then I will take an extended break. The one rule is no more hills.

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My blog way out of date. I haven't really had anything to say. Running anything from 60km to 100km each week depending on what I have time for.

Next Sunday I am attempting the 100km Ultra around the Tan. I know I can run at least 50-60km of it and would be happy with that, but I just want to see how far I can go. No pressure at all.

I still have a big problem with my left hamstring/glute. It is a really deep pain that hurts when I sit down - and even more when I am in the car driving. I am hoping that I can alleviate this this with some therapy this week.

Note to self: MORE STRETCHING!