Not again.
So you know how I went for a run on the weekend in honour for Sherry??
No? (read it here)
Well, I kinda screwed up my leg again.
Now I know you’re thinking, for fuck’s sake Sig, stop getting injured!!
Trust me, I’ve been saying that to myself for the last few days.
(Not the above joke, although I’m chuckling to myself right now. Humerus…hehehe)
So that night after a delicious dinner at my in-laws place (have I ever told you my father-in-law is a Pastry/French cooking chef? The things you find out about me every day), Evs and I hopped over to my little sister Mani, and her husband and Evs’ bro-ho, Sam’s place for some chai and a movie.
We watched ‘Drive’ with Ryan Gosling. Ok movie – kinda slow and weird.
I think I’m still missing out on the hotness that is Ryan Gosling, perhaps because his last name cracks me up as I think of baby geese and also because I have never seen The Notebook.
So he’s kinda cute.
And OK yes, I need to GET ON THAT like yesterday, but I’m waiting for a moment to savour it so I can fully take my time and appreciate the love story that is Noah and…errr…what’s her name in the movie again??
Never mind – I’ll eventually watch it.
So, anyways my sister just so happens to be a physiotherapist and of course I turned to her with big, big eyes and my limping leg to fix.
Fix it, sis. Fiiiiiiiixxxxxxxxxx it.
She responded by giving me the most painful massage IN MY LIFE and rubbing some weird-smelling cream on it.
Physios – they’re brutal.
So, it actually turns out that my ‘knee’ injury is actually a ‘calf’ injury which is the result of my weak calf muscles and ankles. To actually pinpoint the cause even further, it has to do with the day about a year or so ago when I went out for a run, tripped over nothing, rolled my ankle and tore half the skin from my knee.
Since then, my leg has been screwed.
Good to know sis.
Apparently it’s the perennial muscle, but I wouldn’t go by that spelling because when I tried to Google it over the weekend – I got a perennial injury as either a traumatic vaginal tear during childbirth or something to do with erectile dysfunction.
BOTH, which I am pretty sure I do not suffer from.
So, it’s been a bit painful over the last few days and I’m totally cashing in the sympathy points from Evs, who really hasn’t been very sympathetic.
She has suggested lots of rest, more smelly-cream rubbing and staying away from the running.
And to make it worse?
NO HIGH HEELS.
I think she said that to me on purpose because I’m a short ass and she towers over me. So she knows the special bond my heels and I have.
I told you, brutal.
Ever been to a physio?? Love ‘em or hate ‘em?
Alyse
February 16, 2012 at 6:18 pm (464 days ago)Ouch. Ouch to your injury, ouch to your massage, ouch to NO HIGH HEELS. I mean, is that kind of restriction even legal?!
It makes me kind of happy (in a very selfish way) that I am not the only person who trips over nothing and rips the skin off her legs and cracks her iphone and then limps home whimpering.
Oh wait, you didn’t mention those last two things.
Here’s to your speedy recovery. And to your next massage feeling good instead of ouchy!
Sig
February 17, 2012 at 3:12 pm (463 days ago)I kinda defied my sister and wore heels yesterday and immediately regretted it. So flats are my friends for the time being.
Oh man – I am THE clumiest person around and because of that a huge source of entertainment to all around me who think it’s funny to watch me cursing like a sailor as I hoble around after stubbing my toe for the millionth time!
Hahaha…ohh poor iPhone
Sanjana
February 16, 2012 at 7:47 pm (464 days ago)sigh. Welcome to my world. My chiropractor calls me the “oooh! girl” cos I groan so much when I get my physio done.
I have weak shoulders and neck muscles, and it’s quite a chronic problem. I’ve tried different kinds of therapy, and the only one that helped properly has been this chiropractic treatment combined with physio.
Sucks on the heels thing too. Even I can’t wear heels.. and I’m shorrrt!
Sanjana
February 16, 2012 at 7:48 pm (464 days ago)oh, but I wear them anyway.
(not all the time though)
Sig
February 17, 2012 at 3:14 pm (463 days ago)Hahahaha good one!
Sig
February 17, 2012 at 3:14 pm (463 days ago)I can totally understand why – I was almost screaming in pain and my sister was grinning away like it was the most fun she had had in ages. Sadist.
That’s got to suck as well- hope u feel better too!
Hannah
February 16, 2012 at 9:01 pm (464 days ago)First, THANK GOD. I don’t get the appeal of Ryan Gosling either. Totally meh.
Also, I want to see your sister! I need someone who’ll kick my ass with a massage. All the RSI neck/elbow/shoulder/wrist/fingers pain is destroying my soul!
Flats can be cute
Sig
February 17, 2012 at 3:15 pm (463 days ago)I KNOW right?! Maybe once I’ve seen The Notebook, but right now – don’t see it.
Oh my gosh – you can take her!! But be warned, she’s a sadist and WILL delight in working those muscles of yours.
snippetsnscribbles
February 17, 2012 at 3:16 am (463 days ago)I have had 2 therapies so far and honestly, the latest one (esp the last 2 days of that session) saw me limping home because my leg hurt SO bad! It was good when I was getting it done but once it was over…omg, I just wanted someone to give me a ride for the 2 blocks I had to walk to get home! That entire day I couldn’t move and every inch of my muscle hurt…but truth be told, that was the BEST I had felt too!!
God bless all the phsical therapists!!!!
Hope you heal soon
Sig
February 17, 2012 at 3:18 pm (463 days ago)Eeeek! That doesn’t sound good! But I am glad that they were able to help
Krystal
February 17, 2012 at 4:46 pm (463 days ago)Life w/o heels
How about wedges? Sandals? Aww pain is not fun at all. I feel you I am pretty stubborn, I rolled my ankle a few years ago and denied that I was in pain. With a “big foot”, super swollen ankle. Thank goodness for your sister!
Jaw dropped what!!! Get on it girl watch the Notebook, it’s so sweet.
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Have a great weekend!
Sig
February 18, 2012 at 11:41 am (462 days ago)I know!!! Wedges are awesome – I have a few pairs that I think I will be wearing over the next week or so. I ALWAYS roll my ankel – no idea what’s wrong with me or if I’m just naturally a super-klutz.
Hahah…um yes. I’m trying to get the hubs to watch it with me. Apparently it makes guys cry too and I think my sister sadism is rubbing off on me coz I want to see him cry
Will do!
Jack Point
February 17, 2012 at 8:37 pm (463 days ago)I think you can find the relevant muscles here:
http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.194147872.jpg
I think its best to take care of that knee properly, it gets to the point where you can’t exercise at all it will be terrible.
Sig
February 18, 2012 at 11:42 am (462 days ago)Tell me about it! I’m trying to rest it AGAIN and do other things besides running but I miss it!!
sdee
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bogga
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