STRYDING to 3 INCHES with Dr. Mahboubian - Support is appreciated

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Thanks for the props bro and yes I agree, and allow me to go even further I believe strengthening is even more important than stretching, I see a lot of people fix their PT on stretching only and that's not the way to go I think, because what good is it for you to be flexible as back to normal but have weak legs/hips and because of that continue to sway side to side, instead of even if you're not too flexible but have strength, your walk will look more normal

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Agree, I am really seeing that now.

The biggest issue I face at the moment is the weakness in hips and knees. Its at par, but has definitely added at least a month of additional recovery, I think I could have avoided.

We also have to remember that weakness = pain... So when you have that weakness, your joints will communicate that over exertion by throwing pain signals.

I recommend everyone, ESPECIALLY those using STRYDE to take advantage of the weight bearing technology.

Onward... will send another update next week.

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Lots of gems here from LL all stars. Thanks ya'll. I'm going to prioritize strength now (I'm 3 days post distraction) with glute and hip exercises as those are my weakest areas.

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Yea...

So stretch quads so you will not have APT - tilt forward

Stretch Hams, and use a roller to release Hams so you wont have duck feet

and walk often, while performing strength training, to limit your post Penguin state.

::bows::

Speaking from experience...

::penguin walks into sunset::

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Quote from: BoneStretching on December 19, 2019, 04:26:30 AMYea...

So stretch quads so you will not have APT - tilt forward

Stretch Hams, and use a roller to release Hams so you wont have duck feet

and walk often, while performing strength training, to limit your post Penguin state.

::bows::



Speaking from experience...

::penguin walks into sunset::

Bones, - I'll add that tight hamstrings causes the legs to bend a bit at the knees.  Keep those hammy's loose as possible so you can stand straight up and down.  You're looking pretty good in that area from what you have shown.  APT also improving dramatically.   You're doing remarkably well!

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Yea... knees and hips got me right now.. hope it all clears up soon.

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Quote from: BoneStretching on December 19, 2019, 08:24:32 PMYea... knees and hips got me right now.. hope it all clears up soon.

It will 100% Bit more time.

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Hello everyone, this is my Merry Christmas post...

DAY 131:

Status:

1.  So i am walking around everywhere now... in my apt, my apt complex, apt gym.. HOWEVER I will admit, I feel like I am off roading in my tennis shoes, slight off balance and waddle still there, so I have to be careful. Knees also feel tender when I walk, but no sharp pains.

2. No real pain, just "achieness" as I call it. Most achieness is in the knees, and hip area, two areas that are apparently weak. Due to this I still kind of sway side to side, and getting up from a sitting position takes a few seconds to get started. I have to push up on something to boost by self up initially.

3.  I am tight by normal standards, but way better then i was during distraction. I no longer need to force my leg straight, it is easy for me to straighten them, my nemesis at the moment is quads, causing slight APT. My knee flexion is at about 110 degrees (used to be 90)

4. Sleeping is getting back to normal, but not normal yet. Sleeping around 12am to 1am now not 3am to 4am thankfully, waking up around 7am or 8am. Goal is to sleep 10p to 11p. Will keep adjusting. Hardest part about sleeping is the APT, with that said I can now sleep on my side without issue. Mark this day - day 131 I CAN FINALLY SLEEP ON MY SIDE.

Does this sound at par for you guys? Something tells me I am taking the full grunt of this recovery.


Thanks all.

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Quote from: BoneStretching on December 23, 2019, 05:18:17 PMHello everyone, this is my Merry Christmas post...

DAY 131:

Status:

1.  So i am walking around everywhere now... in my apt, my apt complex, apt gym.. HOWEVER I will admit, I feel like I am off roading in my tennis shoes, slight off balance and waddle still there, so I have to be careful. Knees also feel tender when I walk, but no sharp pains.

2. No real pain, just "achieness" as I call it. Most achieness is in the knees, and hip area, two areas that are apparently weak. Due to this I still kind of sway side to side, and getting up from a sitting position takes a few seconds to get started. I have to push up on something to boost by self up initially.

3.  I am tight by normal standards, but way better then i was during distraction. I no longer need to force my leg straight, it is easy for me to straighten them, my nemesis at the moment is quads, causing slight APT. My knee flexion is at about 110 degrees (used to be 90)

4. Sleeping is getting back to normal, but not normal yet. Sleeping around 12am to 1am now not 3am to 4am thankfully, waking up around 7am or 8am. Goal is to sleep 10p to 11p. Will keep adjusting. Hardest part about sleeping is the APT, with that said I can now sleep on my side without issue. Mark this day - day 131 I CAN FINALLY SLEEP ON MY SIDE.

Does this sound at par for you guys? Something tells me I am taking the full grunt of this recovery.


Thanks all.

You're on par with where I was. Makes sense since our starting heights, age, and overall fitness is practically the same. 

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As an update:

I just took my first steps without a waddle.

Day 132.

I believe this is a good sign.