I finished off 2010 injured (but still running ~20km per week) and in India. I was looking forward to doing the 2011 cross country season but thought it'd be a slow start.
I spent 3.5 weeks holidaying and doing some medical work in India. It was brilliant and I didn't want to come back - I love the third world way of life.
After I came back from India I couldn't believe I was still sore. I started Med III at Dandenong hospital and was spending all my money on massage and chiropractor treatments. Finally in March I saw Dr Karen again who told me my problem wasn't a challenge. I thought she'd fix me up and I planned to build a base and get back to speedwork in June. During this time I was still running 20-30km per week. I was also riding my bike and catching the train to the hospital which I really enjoyed.
I had a couple of MRIs and cortisone injections into a spinal nerve and my hip in May. After this I stopped running. Nothing seemed to fix my injury. It was causing my so much pain it was affecting my uni - I couldn't stand up on ward rounds and couldn't sit down to study. Basically my whole leg hurt - back, glutes, ITB, hip flexor, groin, shin.
My 21st birthday came and I received a beautiful road bike. I was banned from riding it (but of course I still did).
It is now October. Like last year, I am eagerly awaiting my next summer overseas trip. Track season is starting.
I CANNOT BELIEVE I AM STILL NOT RUNNING!
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Back pain ranks among the most common problems that bring people to chiropractors. In fact, according to Michael Menke, a chiropractor who works with the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, one out of every three people who suffers from low back pain seeks chiropractic care, making it the most utilized healthcare practice outside of conventional medicine.Kinesio Tape 06611
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