I have to admit that I really thought that by now I would be able to put weight on my ankle, but alas, that it is not the case. The good news is that I am making progress. This week, the swelling has really gone down as has the pain level. Those improvements have lead to more ankle and foot mobility which is wonderful. Rehab is painful, but progress is being made. Flexing exercises aren’t nearly as painful, and I can flex much further than last week. I have a little side to side movement which was non-existent last week.…
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It’s been roughly 2 1/2 weeks since I suffered my high ankle sprain. I’m still on crutches and unable to put any weight on the ankle. It’s been a frustrating time, but I am making some progress. I’m able to bend my toes. Don’t laugh, but that was actually a really big deal for me. lol! Going off the pain meds means that I can now think clearly, but it also means that I’m in more pain. It’s made sleeping a bit more difficult. Finding a comfortable position is not always easy. I definitely tire out a lot quicker due…
The Good Last week, I was having a great week not only getting projects done around the house but also with my fitness program. I was back on my regular 21 Day Fix Fitness program routine, and I had added yoga to the mix in the evenings. The combination of the two left me feeling tired and sore, but my body really appreciated the yoga as it helped me stay more relaxed and flexible. I was sleeping better and had more energy. I was thrilled when I was able to help hubby more with his projects in the garage over…
Special thanks to HealPT for providing a free or discounted sample of their product for me to test out in my home. All opinions are my own based upon my personal experiences. Stress… Tension… Aches… Pains… Did you know that exercise can help relieve stress and tension? Exercise produces endorphins, chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers, and promotes a better sleep cycle which, in turn, reduces stress. Naturally, exercise also helps improve your overall physical and mental health and well-being which also reduces stress and tension. You don’t have to do high-impact, aerobic exercise to get the benefits.…
Special thanks to Phantom Fitness for providing a sample of their fitness loop bands for me to test out during my workouts. Well, this week continued to be a struggle with migraines and regular headaches. The headaches eased up enough that I was able to at least do some yoga and some fitness band work. The yoga helped keep the tension out of my muscles that tends to build up with headaches and having to rest a lot. The fitness band work allowed me to get at least a little resistance exercise in without the physical activity associated with my…