Monday, March 25, 2013

Healing after injury - Finally

The Monday, morning after Sectionals I was in so much pain I could not even walk....my left thigh was black and blue, scared the bageebers out of me...called my doctor and the diagnosis was "Strain Hamstring" doc said its a good thing it was not a torn hamstring (surgery) thank goodness.  Followed doctors orders; ice first week, no SKATING and no off ice exercise, total rest and TLC.  Then following with message and heating pad and more rest.  I have to say that the "Tiger Balm Patch" is the best and helped speed up with the healing process.

I thought my world was going to END when I realized how serious this was, and to think that I skated in this condition.  I had to accept the fact that the healing process was so important that my skating had be put on hold until further notice and not to mention that when I do go back to skating, I have to take it very slow.  Its so hard to express my feelings but I can sympathize with other skaters who have suffered injury. I've had my share of injury but this was way to serious.

I am sad, mad and upset with the fact that I have come this far, trained so hard last year till few weeks ago now I have to start over.  But I have to accept that fact that its okay to just take it slow and move forward with my goals.

Healing Finally:
Its been 3 weeks now that I've been off the ice and I am healing really nicely.  Happy to report that I am *pain free* and I can touch my TOES doing some light stretching, squats and lunges.  I am hoping that I can start skating by next week.  A bit scared just the thought of hurting myself again - feeling paranoid if you ask me.  Have to put on big woman pants and go skate - and move forward!!

"The Passion You Have Only Fuels Your Possibilities"
Happy Skating
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  1. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    I'm so glad that you're healing! I have heard good things about using Tiger Balm. What is it? I like to use arnica (sp?) gel for minor aches, bruises, etc, so that might be something worth getting and keep in your skate bag. You can get a tube of it for less than $10 at your local health food store. I also like using epsom salts as well in the bath as they help naturally draw out impurities and relieve muscle aches. It's just something worth considering. :)

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  2. Diana T. March 26, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Thanks Janet for reading!! I am so happy to be feeling so much better!! I thought this day would never come. I've using tiger balm patches for a long time and its medicated and it acts very fast. I do also use the rub when ever I fall or other injury. It cost about $4 at Walmart.

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  3. KristinaMarch 26, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    I love arnica!!!! I have a tube in my skating bag, plus one at home. I also use biofreeze. Diana, I am so glad that you are healing and doing well! Keep skating!!!

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    1. Diana T. March 26, 2013 at 3:42 PM

      Thank you Kristina, the only bad thing about the tiger balm is the smell lol...is the arnica gel odorless?

      I've been so patient and finally I am feeling normal again, I can walk good and its the best feeling in the world. I want to skate next week but I am hesitant. Just going to work on my moves.

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