tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813133303612821256.post1701930041093890169..comments2023-10-29T07:03:38.742-07:00Comments on Cookie Dough Disciple: I (K)need a SolutionHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17275532798172952195noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813133303612821256.post-7201077349516769712009-08-11T15:09:24.383-07:002009-08-11T15:09:24.383-07:00I can only imagine how frustrated you feel, having...I can only imagine how frustrated you feel, having this problem for 2 months! I have been off running for a week and feel SO CRANKY!!! And bingey!<br /><br />Anyway, even though it will cost more, I would get another opinion from sports medicine doctor, and try swimming for cross-training. You have probably already decided what to do though... I am catching up on old posts (per usual...).Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813133303612821256.post-7972417082514301422009-08-03T18:51:00.933-07:002009-08-03T18:51:00.933-07:00I'd def go with this option "See if diet ...I'd def go with this option "See if diet of only cookie dough and diet coke helps the healing process" haha. I'd go get a second opinon in combination with trying to lay off the cardio a bit. Sucks...but hopefully will be worth it in the end??<br /><br />Cilantro on paper hmm? Sounds like a delicious lunch for tomorrow hahaha jk ;)Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813133303612821256.post-69206615219239453552009-08-03T13:37:16.103-07:002009-08-03T13:37:16.103-07:00I don't know the answer, but I wish I did so I...I don't know the answer, but I wish I did so I could help you! Do you do any yoga? If it turns out that you need to take a break from cardio, you may want to look into practicing regularly (if that interests you...) b/c I know that Heather at HEAB does that and raves about it and much MORE toned and fit she feels now. <br /><br />Yoga may also help relax you and help you feel at peace with things so that you do not feel the need to restrict or binge and stay balanced. <br /><br />Regardless of what you choose to do, I hope that things get better for your knee ASAP! <br /><br />Remember that you are strong and no stinkin' knee problem is going to change that! And bring that broken recordness on girl, this is your blog and you are certainly more than allowed to vent frustrations. If you're like me, it's a great form of therapy and like you said, when friends and family don't want to hear it, this is a great outlet!!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210852880122353577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813133303612821256.post-61613442527859435202009-08-03T12:04:15.793-07:002009-08-03T12:04:15.793-07:00I'm SO sorry to hear about this. That's so...I'm SO sorry to hear about this. That's so frustrating! <br /><br />My mum (a vet) does acupuncture, chiropractic, and physio for animals and it works SO well for issues like that. Maybe you should check if there are any reputable acupuncturists/chiropractors/physio therapists in your area who could help you?<br /><br />- SaganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813133303612821256.post-30909928572077793952009-08-03T11:40:41.949-07:002009-08-03T11:40:41.949-07:00I'd go for a second opinion, or look into the ...I'd go for a second opinion, or look into the ART therapy Holly suggested. Unfortunately what you're already doing isn't working so I'd see what someone else has to say. I wish I had better advice, but I haven't had to deal with any injuries yet (knock on wood!). <br /><br />Keep us posted though, I'd like to hear how everything turns out.Kristen Mullanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06939786945424346906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813133303612821256.post-3829983758316704592009-08-03T09:20:20.327-07:002009-08-03T09:20:20.327-07:00as someone with a cronic knee problem I can totall...as someone with a cronic knee problem I can totally relate. Only advice I can give is stick with it and keep doing what your doing. Yeah i know not much helpchris mcpeakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488479732649522465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813133303612821256.post-4131123545126485782009-08-03T08:06:38.415-07:002009-08-03T08:06:38.415-07:00Ok, this is another suggestion that will cost $$ b...Ok, this is another suggestion that will cost $$ but seriously, it changed my life. <br /><br />ART - active release technique. Look it up and see if anyone near you does it. It's usually performed by chiropractors, but they have special training for this. <br /><br />Two weeks before my first half marathon, I was limping all day. I'd run a long run and had pain, took a week off, ran a 12 mile trail race with a LOT of pain, and went to him and said "I HAVE A HALF MARATHON IN TWO WEEKS AND I CAN BARELY WALK OMG OMG." <br /><br />And in 4 sessions, I ran the half WITH NO KNEE PAIN. None. In fact, I have not had to go back to him for my knee at all. I went back to him for shoulder problems at a different time, which he also fixed. <br /><br />Here is info on ART in general: <br />http://www.activerelease.com/<br /><br />Basically, they use their thumbs (sometimes elbows) to dig deep INTO the tissue/muscle and it is often painful but it breaks it up. Then they use magical tape which makes it so the painful areas don't have to work and can actually rest/repair. <br /><br />If you look at many running blogs, they will talk about the wonderfulness that is ART. Frayed Laces had it done at Boston:<br /><br />http://frayedlaces.blogspot.com/2009/04/love-that-dirty-waterboston-09-race.html<br /><br />Anyways, there ya go. I've gone to a bunch of physical therapy, but only ART solved it in just 2 weeks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com