Question...

Name your injury, and whatever that is, do you fight through it and continue your exercises?

I jacked up my back, (I do have a chiropractor) and it's messed up my workout program, mainly my squat thrusts.
If you read the OT, you know I was hired to work stunts in a huge haunted house, but I'm unsure about that.

What about you cats, do minor injuries/pain keep you still, or do you fight through it if possible?

Addendum: I hate feeling like I'm getting soft.

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I wouldn't go see a chiro....I'd go find a massage therapist that had a clue. I have had way too many clients lately that have been injured (some severely) by a chiro.

I have arthritis in my back and hip from back surgery 22 years ago. I also broke my ankle 21 years ago, and severely sprained it 2 years ago. I still work out, but I also recognize when I need to stop as to not worsen the injury/pain when it happens. If I were you, I'd find a therapist that was trained at either Hill College, or TCC...their therapists tend to be a bit better and less painful.

Your problem may not be a back issue, but could be an issue with your hamstrings, glutes, abdominals, or quads...or could be a spinal issue...lots of possibilities, but most likely body mechanics played a role. You have to watch your foot position, among other things, when working out.

You are right about one thing, I am limber, but I do need to stretch even more and remember my own rule...

The more your body is like a rubber band the less likely you are to injure yourself.

Thanks

...wisdom

Stretching, depending on what your sport/activity is, can be very important, or it can be detrimental if over done. A sprinter/runner, or cyclist, doesn't need to be as limber as say a gymnast. It really depends. The main thing is to warm up before, and cool down after, a workout...and to pay attention to your body mechanics and what muscles are activating during an activity...a trainer with a degree in Kinesiology should be able to lead you in the correct direction...I'd stay away from a CPT with just a certification...

right ankle ligament tear (some funny name), have to stay active to keep it from hurting too much. No running or anything like that. Back problems but the same thing, stay active to manage it.

LSS, school me on Rolfers please.

You mean Rolfing? It's painful as all get out...I had a session Saturday that was akin to Rolfing and I would not recommend it.

Basically it takes deep tissue massage up to 11 and changes your structure over a series of about 10 sessions. I'm not a big fan. I do a lot of the same things, but I don't cause pain...I'm also not a big fan of deep tissue massage, as most LMTs don't have a clue as to how to do it properly without hurting the client and possibly doing more damage.

What are you looking for as far as in a session with a therapist? Perhaps I can point you to a therapist that can help.

Lower back and SI seem like it's out of wack. My gait gets off and it causes my left ankle, knee and hip to hurt.

There's a guy here that does that, some swear by it.

Some do, I know. I, however, am of the mind that there are other ways to obtain the same goals without causing the pain.

The reality is, every therapist is different and every body is different.

From what you've said, it's most likely a foot/footwear issue...the feet, calves, glutes are your foundation. If something gets out of whack with them, it'll throw of the structure above.

I had a client with a similar complaint. They wanted me to work the lower back and hip, but the cause was actually adhesions and scar tissue that had formed from an old ankle injury. I was able to break up the adhesions and scar tissue, getting the ankle back into proper position. Then, I released the muscles and tendons above, fixing the problem. However, the client then head to relearn proper body mechanics to maintain the work.

That might be explain why it starts in the ankle and works its way up. Thanks

You're welcome. I'll tell you now, Crocs are the worst footwear you can buy, if you're having ankle issues. You might want to go get fitted for a shoe at a running store, or talk to a podiatrist.

Don't own any crocs, wearing Merrell and Ahnu mostly

Hmm...I'm not familiar with those. Do they have good ankle support? Are they older than 6 months? Do they have more than 300 miles on them? Soles and insoles break down after 300 miles, changing how your foot is supported / cushioned.

Merrells are new and Ahnus have many miles on them. Ankle support?

http://www.ahnu.com/men-shoes/balboa/AF2543.html?dwvar_AF2543_color=TKCF#start=2&cgid=men-shoes

Hmm...They look like the ankle may be cut a little low, but it's hard to tell from the picture. If they have a lot of miles, I'd think about replacing them. Shoes that have become worn out, can also cause the IT band to tighten up. That could explain the hip and knee issues you're having as well.