Ow. Ow. Ow, ow, ow.
I signed up to take a 10-week “Swim Therapy” class from our local recreation center. It’s in a therapeutic pool, which means it takes place in warm water — cool bath temperature, about 85°F. I figured that since I can’t get any exercise by walking, because it hurts my back and hips, I’d try the no-impact route.
So… I slid into the water wearing a float-belt (used to help keep one vertical in deeper water), and eventually realized that just because I was in a no-impact environment, it didn’t mean that I wasn’t going to stress my hips and my SI joint.
I should have taken a pain pill before I went, ’cause I hurt as badly as I do when I’ve walked around all of a Meijer store (if you’re unfamiliar with Meijer, think about, oh, the biggest Super Wal-Mart you’ve ever seen. Or a smallish IKEA, but one where you have to visit every aisle not just the bits you’re interested in, with groceries).
The funny thing? The instructor said, “Let me know if this helps your bursitis. My husband has it, and he sure hurts!”
Right now, that would be a no. Who knows, though? I might end up getting enough strength and flexibility in the other muscles in my lower back, &c. so I don’t have so much problem with my back. I’m hoping so, at least.
Next week, I’m getting cortisone shots in my hips. Let’s see if they help as much as I want them too. I’m tired of this.
