well I'm up and around

**grizzbass** · 10th December 24, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by stickman

Glad to see you are doing so well, just please do not over do.

I am very cautious in how I do weightlifting now. Luckily I have always been very particular about my form and even more so now. The weirdest part is that, as with most people with this, you use the side that doesn't hurt so it gets overworked and can lead to injury. Now there is no pain I have to make it feel like I am leaning left when I stand, sit, walk or lift weights. The left side is getting stronger but still needs the attention.

**grizzbass** · 10th December 24, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Well done Laddie!

I am trying to get to normal but will probably need the physical therapy exercises they gave me plus the ones I researched for the rest of my life so there's about 1/2 hour of my life that will be different. I haven't added stone lifting back yet but probably will next week.
The only probably is now my wife has started doing a honey-do list again. If I can lift weights I can take out thew garbage. ;^)

**grizzbass** · 10th December 24, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by RGM1

I was reading an article on the impact of exercise on life expectancy when I noted that I am a year older than the men are expected to live in the US. Been active all.my life and have been doing CrossFit 3 or 4 times a week since I retired. It is a wonderful program of varied activities that I supplement with at least two walks a day with my dog. Really makes a difference in quality of life. Still giving other scout leaders twenty years younger a challenge keeping up. Along with a bit of luck, life is good. Keep moving the best you can.

There is also research on grip strength and longevity which makes since you need to use your hands and arms to have a good grip and that means you are active. Even when I was flat on my back I had my hand grips on the bed so I could do them

**grizzbass** · 10th December 24, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

As I read your posts Grizz, an old saying came to my mind. "You can't keep a good man down". Keep pushing forward mate. :

I have always said once I was old enough to say it that I am going kicking and screaming into old age. I just didn't think old age would fight back so hard.

**grizzbass** · 10th December 24, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by timemeddler

ouch, two years, well be careful.

I did joke that if I died then it wouldn't be 2 years so I guess the 2 years will be a blessing

**RGM1** · 11th December 24, 07:06 AM

Sounds like you are fighting the good fight. Hang in there and get back your independence. I'll remember your insights when my turn comes.

**tripleblessed** · 16th December 24, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by grizzbass

This episode has taught me one thing about the american medical system. It's not much good. It took them over a week to identify the problem and they then actually gave me pain killers which allowed me to sleep. Before they had suggested Tylenol etc. It wasn't until I could see my doctor a week later things improved.
The problem is I did see a physical Therapist 2 weeks later who tested me (which really, really hurt which is fine, I understand) and gave me one exercise and an appointment again in a month. At that meeting she tested me (which didn't hurt) and saw how much I had improved by adding my own exercises and gave me the rest of them (4) and told me she didn't need to see me again unless something went wrong.
I am happy I improved so much but they really need to have more available for common problems. I am working it out on my own how to re-centralize my body since everything has been right side dominant since the injury. Walking, standing, getting out of chairs etc. Because of my training as a singer, weight lifter and some Alexander technique I am aware how badly I am centered. None of that was mentioned but I am sure it's a common problem people would have after this and it does result in damage to the dominant side especially the knees.
I am thankful and the doctor was right, the body is amazing but I'd think it could be even more amazing with more care.

Glad to hear you're up and about and driving your own recovery. Mainstream American medicine has not healed itself from the interference by John D. Rockefeller a century ago, and is often more of a problem than a help. You have way more awareness of your body than the average person, which is crucial to recovery.
Not enough people know about Alexander and other related techniques, and singing gives you the advantage of better breath awareness. Breath, light and sound techniques can often give results greater than many allopathic approaches.

You can certainly come back, and very possibly quicker than predictions. You're history with your body puts you ahead of the pack

Be Well