After a week of being fully active once again, I am taking a break today.
Last week went ok. 7 miles total, strength training, and yoga. My back is hurting slightly more, but I guess that's to be expected as I get back into the swing of things. Also I may have overdone it on the yoga. I'm pretty sore all over from yesterday's session, so maybe the hip pain is just amplified since my legs are sore. Anyway, I did the entire 90 minutes and it's the Ashtanga variety which is pretty fast and intense. But at the same time alot of the yoga poses are supposed to be good for the back. Maybe next week I'll dial back on the intensity just a teeny bit? I'm also thinking about buying a cushion for my seat that will support my lower back, since I really believe sitting is the culprit. It seems the pain is most intense when I am sitting.
I just got back from the chiropractors and I can really feel the effects of the adjustment right now. I am not supposed to do any exercise on an adjustment day so I will take today off. Then for this week I'll be going back up to 3 miles x2 days, then 5-6 miles on saturday. Strength training x2 days, and yoga x1. And back stretches. I'm going to do my best to work through this injury while staying active. Everything I have read about SI joint pain and sciatica says to exercise more.
It's frustrating. But I've just gotta keep moving along through this. I can't let myself get discouraged. This will probably be a slow recovery. All I can do is work with it.
Anyhooo...here's this from yesterday
May 5th - Goals
Fill this medal rack!!!!!
1 comments:
Ouchies, be careful with your back. Yeah, I sometimes get really sore after Bikram Yoga so I tend to go easier on my legs. Yet, it's hard to not push yourself!!!
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