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I got an email from a reader asking about my decision to have a baby prior to getting more treatment for my torn hip labrum. In the email the reader wrote: I am not a good candidate for surgery either… The doc has told me that in my shoes, she wouldn’t wait to have kids, [...]
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The short answer is no. A torn hip labrum (or any labral tear) cannot heal itself. However, when most people are asking this question, they are more interested in whether the pain of a torn hip labrum will disappear over time. The answer to that question is “it depends.” Quick overview on your hip labrum [...]
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This post is a discussion on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy and what is considered safe pregnancy exercises. I discovered that you cannot expect to pick up right where you left off prior to getting pregnant. As a matter of fact, exercise during pregnancy has its own unique set of challenges, especially since I am still dealing with my torn hip labrum.
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A reader recently sent me an email asking how my torn hip labrum is doing with my pregnancy. Prior to getting pregnancy, the pain level on my hip is probably in the range of 2-3 (on a scale of 1-10 with 10 the most painful). Hence, my doctor does not think surgery would help with my [...]
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My husband and I spent the last week and a half celebrating the end of my first trimester with some much needed R&R in Hawaii. And who goes to Hawaii without attending a Luau? Hawaiian hula dancers come in all shapes and sizes. Some are obviously overweight (coconuts and a grass skirt do not hide [...]
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It’s been a crazy few weeks dealing with my overwhelming exhaustion from my pregnancy. This is a little late, but better than never. Here is the final post on deep tissue massage using foam roller exercises. Included in this post are some pdf’s from around the internet with pictures and instructions showing you how to [...]
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In this post I will discussion why deep tissue massage is a must for anyone with tight muscles or an injury, in particular for someone with a torn hip labrum like me, and how you can do deep tissue massage therapy at home using form roller exercises.
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During our annual camping trip with a group of friends, one family brought a projector, projector screen, and laptop. So every night while making smores, we watched a movie under the sky. One night we watched Kung Fu Panda. I don’t like Jack Black too much so I never felt the desire to watch Kung [...]
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A few days ago I talked about evaluating your goals and how much time you can devote to your exercise routine in part 1. This post discuss how to add components to your exercise routine, what the different training types mean, and a brief discussion about why cardio without strength training leads to short term [...]
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Any exercise routine is only as good as the length of time it takes for your body to get used to it. This expiration is approximately 1-2 months from your start date. However, it takes approximately 2-3 months for most women to see results from an exercise program. In order to see significant permanent weight [...]
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