10.5 weeks ago I fell on the ice while getting out of my car. I caught myself before going all the way down with my right forearm on the door and my left hip hitting hard against the inside of the car, right on the square metal piece that serves as the hook the door latches onto when it closes. At the time it hurt, but it barely bruised and never swelled. It has gotten progressively more painful to the point that I think there is something seriously wrong. I have tried icing, ibuprofen, stretching, nothing has helped and it still gets worse.
When it was first "worse" it didn't hurt to run or walk, but going from sitting to standing...ouch! Now it is immensely sore after a workout (run, bike, or swim), excrutiating when I stand up from sitting, and a little sore while running. This is not good. I honestly cannot afford time off, but definitely do not want to risk a worse injury if I keep pushing. What to do?!
I self-diagnosed this as a problem with my tensor fascia latae. No problem. Found some amazing stretches online (thank you, youtube! and the guy who described this as a "sneaky bastard of a muscle" was much appreciated), and also some very worrisome news that the muscle leads into the IT band. I have had IT band issues in the past, before incorporating a boatload of strengthening, stretching, and different shoes, but while I had it, it was the worst. So, I definitely do not want to go back down that road.
We are having an insurance "issue" right now, otherwise I would be at the doctor getting it checked out just to make sure there isn't a tear or something...
I feel this is an issue that you'll be hearing more about all summer. Darn you again, winter!
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