tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9083286.post116331289727819191..comments2023-09-30T07:31:31.170-05:00Comments on Diary of a (Slow) Triathlete: Making DoAnn (bunnygirl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9083286.post-1163709420710083302006-11-16T14:37:00.000-06:002006-11-16T14:37:00.000-06:00eThe ART therapist I went to last year was also a ...eThe ART therapist I went to last year was also a chiro and more interested in fixing spinal issues. She did wonders for my neck, but the promised relief of my hip pain never materialized.<BR/><BR/>The taping in question is caled <A HREF="http://www.kinesiotaping.com" REL="nofollow">Kinesio Taping</A> and it really does work! At least, it sure helped my knee when what I wanted was to get the tendonitis in my foot fixed. LOL!Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9083286.post-1163708940079596642006-11-16T14:29:00.000-06:002006-11-16T14:29:00.000-06:00The tape thing I am wondering about. if he (thera...The tape thing I am wondering about. if he (therapist) is using standard white coaches tape then he is a loon and you should run away immediately. you can not tape a hip that way. <BR/><BR/>Now if he is using a japanese technique using a specific type of tape, the name eludes me but its generally in different colors like green or blue or pink...remember last spring I wore the stuff on my calf for a tear, then stick to the man the tape will help by pulling the fascia away from the muscle and proactively heal you up.<BR/><BR/>Have you tried A.R.T.?Comm'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351781836311483147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9083286.post-1163474651023232842006-11-13T21:24:00.000-06:002006-11-13T21:24:00.000-06:00My hip acts up when I spend too much time on the c...My hip acts up when I spend too much time on the cardio or I am working too many consecutive hours at my standing-up-all-the-time job. I am not sure that there is a cure for that beyond lots of rest?Moby Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17921345586805781063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9083286.post-1163424166489445342006-11-13T07:22:00.000-06:002006-11-13T07:22:00.000-06:00Hi Bunnygirl,This may sound weird but have you tri...Hi Bunnygirl,<BR/><BR/>This may sound weird but have you tried fish oil?<BR/><BR/>I have had knee problems on and off (kind of like your hip) for the past three years. And it changes knees every once in a while - started in my right knee with ITBS and most recently was in my left knee and I have no idea what the problem was.<BR/><BR/>But recently I was diagnosed with high cholesterol. OK, it really wasnt that high for most people, but I have a family history of heart disease so my doctor wanted to put me on a pill. I asked for an alternative to a prescription and she decided to try Omega 3 fish oil pills to see if those helped.<BR/><BR/>Well, it just happens that one other benefit of the fish oil pills (other than being good for circulation and cholesterol) is that it is good for your joints.<BR/><BR/>Guess what? I have been on these pills for about a month now and my knees miraculously feel a ton better. I dont wake up with pains in them anymore after long runs or if I just sleep wrong. no more twinges when I hit the eight mile of a long run like I used to get. No idea if it is actually the fish oil pills, but I havent really done anything else differently.<BR/><BR/>Just something to consider and might be worth trying for the $15 investment it would take.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck<BR/><BR/>Jeffspongey437https://www.blogger.com/profile/17775815405114633499noreply@blogger.com