Got some basic mini-loop exercise bands so I can do physical therapy exercises at home. I could do other exercises too, so they seemed like a decent investment. This was not for New Year Resolutions, as I’ve been thinking about exercise bands for a while now. But what type? What resistance level and what brand? Thought I’d start with the type they have for therapy and go from there. At least it’s something. There are a couple other fun items from PT that seem fun but I’m not sure I’d use them long term or not. Balance boards are not awfully expensive. Balance pads are more tempting (used differently) but much more pricey. While I was browsing I stumbled upon these things called balance pods, which simply look fun. If nothing else, they have a spiky texture one could probably use for self massage, or play with your feet under a desk. But I digress.
Now the issue is as much as I’m doing PT, I’m not really improving pain-wise. It’s less painful than when I started, but not much less than after the first couple of sessions. We’re doing good exercises, even though I kind of roll my eyes at the idea you’re not supposed to try them at home (thus maximizing the number of visits they can bill). Today I did minimal walking (the bare minimum to function at work) and I have throbbing pain after I’ve sat down. Probably less than 2000 steps. That doesn’t seem like great progress. Am I that old that my body isn’t responding properly? One can get injections of PT doesn’t work, but I used to think injections were more for people with injuries or worn down cartilage or such. You can’t undo some injuries or replace cartilage, that kind of thing. But just to cure a nagging pain in my heel, that would suck. Maybe not the end of the world, but I feel like more of a wimp than I would like.
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