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SaraRuns2Much
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 Posted - 06/25/2009 : 11:20:52
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Hi Guys,
I am avid runner and have never been injured. I hurt my back when I fell while running on a rainy day. Its been 4 weeks and it still locks up on me. Is this enough time to assume that if it were a physical injury that it would have healed by now??
Any input or suggestions would be very helpful.
Thanks in advance,
Sara |
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marsha
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 14:03:11
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Webdan65
USA
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 14:48:42
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My 2 cents:
Depending on the "diagnosed injury" try to get from the doctor an estimate of time on how long it might take to heal.
Unfortunately, during a real injury, it is easy for the mind to take over. Meaning - we can become afraid and preoccupied with the pain. When we fear and focus on something - it tends to persist.
Get checked out. If nothing significant was injured - or even if it was - consider that you will be fine within the defined healing time frame. Don't worry - don't count days or weeks. Just assume and mentally accept that you will be fine.
If the pain persists past that time frame for normal healing - then you might want to explore what else might be going on that prevents the pain from going away. (TMS) |
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SaraRuns2Much
USA
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Posted - 06/29/2009 : 12:17:47
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Thanks for the advice guys. I was diagnosed with a back contusion and there was a slightly herniated disc at L1-L2. The doctors think that I herniated this disc during the fall.
I might just go see a TMS doc to get this cleared up asap so I can get back to running. |
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Jorgen_C
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Posted - 06/29/2009 : 15:37:11
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Originally posted by SaraRuns2Much
Thanks for the advice guys. I was diagnosed with a back contusion and there was a slightly herniated disc at L1-L2. The doctors think that I herniated this disc during the fall.
I might just go see a TMS doc to get this cleared up asap so I can get back to running.
Just a word of caution: it can be counter productive to think about emotional situations as something that can be 'fixed' by doctors. Even though another person can guide you, you have to fix yourself in these matters. |
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crk
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Posted - 06/29/2009 : 19:14:14
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Hi Sara - I too LOVE running. Just completed marathon #18 last weekend. I so hope you get back to it soon. I know you must miss it a lot.
If I were in your position I would pay attention to when the pain comes and when it increases. Is the pain tied in ANY way to emotional issues or fears about not being able to run? Also, take a look at how the pain has changed since the fall. Getting better at all? If not, I would say f--- the herniated disc diagnosis and assume you've got a tms situation on your hands.
Disclaimer!! I am not a medical professional and this is just my personal opinionated self, spouting off, based on my many years of dealing with tms and winning!!  |
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SaraRuns2Much
USA
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Posted - 07/01/2009 : 10:15:23
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CRK - thanks for the encouraging message. I do have some fear of not being able to run or atleast in the capacity that I've been accustomed to. The pain has gotten better but it seems to be healing really really slow....so I think thats a big arrow pointing to TMS.
Did you see a TMS doc? I think it would just help me take the leap and then I could apply the knowledge from there.
Cheers,
Sara |
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mizlorinj
USA
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Posted - 07/01/2009 : 21:06:27
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Hi there. Many people have herniated discs and no pain; I'm one of them. I would read Dr. Sarno's books, read them again, "do the work". Chances are the herniated disc is not the cause of your pain; could've been there for years.
As Dr. Sarno says, the body heals. I'd be examining what was going on in my life when the pain began.
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crk
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Posted - 07/02/2009 : 12:00:33
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No, I did not see a TMS doc. I'm not really sure I understand what the point of going to an MD for a psychological problem is. No disrespect intended towards those who choose to do it, I just don't understand how they help.
Best wishes. -C |
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Back Pain from Fall
