Apparently my sacrum is out of alignment and tilted towards my left. This is putting tremendous strain on my piriformis muscle, which is then pressing on my sciatic nerve. Hence the occasional burning sensation I get.
She tried to ease it back into alignment, but couldn't get it perfectly back. I have some movements/stretches to do several times a day, and the Distraction is on piriformis duty. Since I leave for Boston on Tuesday, I decided that I will try to do this all weekend, and if there is no relief I will see a doc on Monday. Fingers crossed!
Yikes, glad it's not the stress fracture rearing it's ugly head but I've got my fingers crossed for ya!
ReplyDeletefingers crossed you get it back to normal asap!!
ReplyDeleteConsider a chiropractor! But there are good and bad ones, so ask around to other runners you know that have had positive experiences. Good luck! Can't wait to hear how Boston goes!
ReplyDeleteI had a tilted sacrum a few years ago. It was dreadfully painful at night while I slept.
ReplyDeleteIt took a couple tries of realignment to get it to stay. They eventually did the "high velocity" alignment, which ended up keeping it there. It took a few weeks for the soreness to go away, since the misalignment had been going on for a while. No problems since then.
Hopefully all work out for you. Do your exercises and get your rest.
Keep working on it! "The distraction is on piriformis duty" riiight, did he "volunteer" for that? Well good for him. Stay positive, do your exercises and have a good Easter-type holiday!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and sending some positive vibes. Keep working on the movements/stretches.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the distraction is a great guy.
I agree with Zach. I am from a family of five chiropractors. They can work wonders and a tilted sacrum is pretty routine. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI hope the exercises and stretching do lots of good...I'll be thinking about you!
ReplyDeletemaybe you can find a chiropractor who can get it into alignment for you???
ReplyDeletegood luck!!
I "think" I had a similar issue just before my first 13.1...the muscles that are supposed to keep my leg in the socket were weak, so the leg was descending out of the socket. It caused my pelvis to tilt in its vertical place, and pinched a nerve on the lower right part of my back (does this sound familiar?). Anyway, after some quick tricks to get the leg back in and get the pain to go away, I did PT/strengthening, and haven't had problems since. I hope the outcome is as simple for you! Take it easy. Even if you have to run/walk Boston, you'll BE THERE. That's something that a lot of us will never be able to do, so just enjoy the experience. Set a PR some other time. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSending healing thoughts your way....
Fingers and toes are crossed for you!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I'm sure it will all work out and you'll have a great race in Boston.
ReplyDeleteKeep your head up kid...you'll lick this somehow....
ReplyDeleteAsk the doc what you should take on the plane for the long trip.
ReplyDeleteSee a chiropractor. There are quacks, but get a good rec.
Oh. My. You'll be in my thoughts...
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you as well, good luck!
ReplyDeletegud luck!!
ReplyDeleteChiropractors sometimes can do wonders. Othertimes not so much!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes chica! I'm praying that all this TLC pays off!!!
ReplyDeleteFrayed, I'm pullin' for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm sending healing vibes your way!
ReplyDeleteI hope you will be back to health soon. All the best!
ReplyDeleteYay for butt rubbing duty!
ReplyDeleteLOL at the distraction's comment haha! I hope you're back in fighting form soon!
ReplyDeleteLOL at the distraction's comment haha! I hope you're back in fighting form soon!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed and lots of positive thoughts being sent your way!
ReplyDeleteI really hope you can work everything out in time for Boston (it's a great experience). You're arriving in plenty of time to see a doctor there too (of needed).
ReplyDeleteYou're smart to go early, I'm flying in on Sunday morning and flying home Monday night (not too bright)..
Best of luck!
I'm sure hoping you get to perform in the Boston, but that is very generous of you to be going there come hell or high water and be willing to cheer on, and support the running crowd regardless.
ReplyDeleteOh no. Get as much help as you can. We will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeletepositive positive thoughts, you will be golden!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I have the same issue with my right side. Unfortunately for me, it comes back. They said it is because of me having children and the right side not returning to normal. I will offer you this bit of encouragement. As soon as they do get it back in place, the pain will go away very quickly, or at least it does for me every time. Once it is back in place, I'm my old self again. Good luck! I'm sure it will all go well!!!
ReplyDeleteKeep taking care of yourself and safe travels.
ReplyDeleteHope you start to get better!
ReplyDeleteJust throwing my 2 cents in to recommend a visit to the chiro as well. Mine really does work wonders when things are out of alignment.
ReplyDeleteFeel better & best wishes for a successful run in Boston! You are gonna own that race !
ReplyDeleteSaying a prayer for you! Hope it all works out ok girl!
ReplyDeleteI am crossing my fingers and toes for you. Hope this will be resolves so that you can run in Boston. Have a safe trip!
ReplyDeleteOH NO!! I hope you're feeling better! Hang tough, and take care of yourself. You don't want it to get any worse!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with that. I hope your Boston experience goes well.
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