- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2017
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Stop boastingI am not sure about the compression, but rest, ice and elevation were recommended by my care team after my recent knee replacement surgery, to get my grossly swollen leg back to some semblance of a usable limb. I guess they worked, as the leg is now back to its pre-surgery size and, thanks to the accompanying physiotherapy, I am now back to a functional level much better than my pre-surgery self. And gradually getting in shape for my next camino.
So, yes, I am not supposed to be here right now...too much soil, rock, and timber to move...
But, as a card-carrying "elder"...and a really stubborn one...I am sidelined for the rest of the day by aches-and-pains from my chores. After a hot shower and downing of some Arnica montana, it seems likely that I can be back in harness tomorrow albeit tasks will be done s-l-o-w-l-y.
In the past I have found icing to be useful for pain reduction, sometimes. Just now, I get a reference from a semi-pro athlete about a new-ish (from ~ 2014!!!) book that has called into question the whole concept of "RICE" being bogus!
One of the Forewords is actually written by the inventor of the "RICE" regimen, Dr. Gabe Mirkin, MD where he repents of this idea...pretty strongly.
Iced!: The Illusionary Treatment Option: Reinl, Gary, Starrett, Dr. Kelly, Mirkin M.D., Gabe: 9780989831949: Amazon.com: Books
Iced!: The Illusionary Treatment Option [Reinl, Gary, Starrett, Dr. Kelly, Mirkin M.D., Gabe] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Iced!: The Illusionary Treatment Optionwww.amazon.com
Anyway, don't "shoot the messenger"! Well, you can try, but I will be out in the sunshine tomorrow and the next weeks attempting to hurt myself in new and interesting ways....
Buen Camino!
B
{EDIT: "Forewords" above. Must have been the influence of the dram of Jameson's that I forgot to mention with respect to pain relief. Hey, my last name starts with "O'C" and it is St. Patrick's Day...and I have climbed "Croagh Patrick"...}
That was just badinage @Robo. I very much enjoy your postsJust bought it. Should be an interesting read.
I have always been a strong follower of the RICE regime.
It seemed to keep me going.
But of course I have nothing to compare it to.
I'd better get off the Forum and back to work before @The Flying Scotsman accuses me of spending too much time here. again.
See ya later........
That was just badinage @Robo. I very much enjoy your posts- thank you for sharing. My tongue in cheek observation did have a serious point though. I see a lot of energy spent on here on activity akin to respraying a car with a dodgy engine. The use of taping, braces, rollers, specialist insoles, and so on...If one were to approach the issue from a marginal benefit perspective, effort (which is considerable) in fixing the engine would have by far the greatest impact. There is too much focus on quick fixes. This is human nature but foolhardy IMHO.
Your passion and love for The Camino is clear. My intent and wish, is that you can enjoy your pilgrimages in good health for many yearsWe have seen the enemy, and the enemy is Us! (me)
Some significant weight loss will be a good start I think.
Maybe the "C" could stand for Compassion instead of Compression.I am not sure about the compression, but rest, ice and elevation were recommended by my care team after my recent knee replacement surgery, to get my grossly swollen leg back to some semblance of a usable limb. I guess they worked, as the leg is now back to its pre-surgery size and, thanks to the accompanying physiotherapy, I am now back to a functional level much better than my pre-surgery self. And gradually getting in shape for my next camino.
I like the idea, but it was stubborn Determination that got me through the recovery period, to the point where my surgeon said "Do whatever you want to do" and looked away towards someone who needed him.Maybe the "C" could stand for Compassion instead of Compression.
Delighted to hear you're mending so well, @Albertagirl !! You're an inspiration!I like the idea, but it was stubborn Determination that got me through the recovery period, to the point where my surgeon said "Do whatever you want to do" and looked away towards someone who needed him.
Well, it may have been determination that helped me to recover, but it was willing stupidity that got me into the operating room for the surgery. I knew that there were five COVID-19 outbreaks in different units at that hospital at that time and someone, who presumably did not want to risk it, had cancelled, giving me a space. Only very recently did I hear that there had been an inquest into those outbreaks which determined that they were poorly handled. Sometimes, good luck is better than good sense.Delighted to hear you're mending so well, @Albertagirl !! You're an inspiration!
ER physician here, RICE is not a myth. Simple physics on managing swelling/pain. If you can take ibuprofen + Tylenol that also helps. 20 yrs doing this and working with orthopedists/orthopedic injuries, I would argue it is standard of conservative treatment. Good luck.So, yes, I am not supposed to be here right now...too much soil, rock, and timber to move...
But, as a card-carrying "elder"...and a really stubborn one...I am sidelined for the rest of the day by aches-and-pains from my chores. After a hot shower and downing of some Arnica montana, it seems likely that I can be back in harness tomorrow albeit tasks will be done s-l-o-w-l-y.
In the past I have found icing to be useful for pain reduction, sometimes. Just now, I get a reference from a semi-pro athlete about a new-ish (from ~ 2014!!!) book that has called into question the whole concept of "RICE" being bogus!
One of the Forewords is actually written by the inventor of the "RICE" regimen, Dr. Gabe Mirkin, MD where he repents of this idea...pretty strongly.
Iced!: The Illusionary Treatment Option: Reinl, Gary, Starrett, Dr. Kelly, Mirkin M.D., Gabe: 9780989831949: Amazon.com: Books
Iced!: The Illusionary Treatment Option [Reinl, Gary, Starrett, Dr. Kelly, Mirkin M.D., Gabe] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Iced!: The Illusionary Treatment Optionwww.amazon.com
Anyway, don't "shoot the messenger"! Well, you can try, but I will be out in the sunshine tomorrow and the next weeks attempting to hurt myself in new and interesting ways....
Buen Camino!
B
{EDIT: "Forewords" above. Must have been the influence of the dram of Jameson's that I forgot to mention with respect to pain relief. Hey, my last name starts with "O'C" and it is St. Patrick's Day...and I have climbed "Croagh Patrick"...}
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