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treefrog · #1 (**permalink**) 07-05-2009, 07:29 PM

I do feel a little tightness in my back, but like you I don't want to do much stretching. I am going by the rules my doctor gave me, of no bending, twisting or lifting for 12 weeks. And I am wearing a brace anytime I am up for any length of time, which keeps me from moving wrong. But particularly when I first wake up in the morning, I lay on my back and kind of stretch my legs straight, and I can feel a little popping/crunching/something in my lower back. It worries me to some extent, but I am not twisting or bending, so I hope it is all right.

My hamstrings and my quads are very tight now, though my hamstrings have always been tight. But I used to be lay down and put my legs in a cross-legged position, but now I can't. I get a painful stretching feeling down my thigh when I try to do it. So, I keep doing it as far as I can, hoping that over time it will stretch out again.

At 3 months post-op I plan on starting some gentle yoga/stretching to help loosen me up.

runner · #2 (**permalink**) 07-07-2009, 08:44 PM

Cathy,

I just wanted to tell you that the tightness will go away with time and stretching.
I started PT at three months after my ADR and it helped a lot. One of the things i didn't expect was such tightness with the muscles in my body. My hamstrings didn't work well and getting pants on was sometimes laughable. Tying my shoes, out of the question.
Hang in there.

Dulishun · #3 (**permalink**) 07-15-2009, 10:00 PM

7 Week Update

Sorry I missed an update or two, just been swamped at work. Feeling great. No pain to speak of. Occasional soreness, but nothing out of the ordinary. Working full time (and then some). Not a huge fan of sitting for long periods, but who is? Next appt is August 5th. Surgery has fixed my issue so far. I am really optimistic about the future for the first time in years. I am tremendously grateful to have had this opportunity (no thanks to United Healthcare who has put me in semi permanent debt!). Still being smart with lifting, stretching, etc. It is really euphoric to worry about things other than pain.

dshobbies · #4 (**permalink**) 07-15-2009, 10:07 PM

Wonderful news. Keep up the caution and you'll do great.

Dale