Tag Archives: Injuries Suck

Product Review: Bengay Zero Degrees

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Coco

A few weeks ago, BENGAY® reached out to me to let me know about their new product, BENGAY® Zero Degrees™.   According to BENGAY®, it is “the first and only topical pain reliever that can be stored in the freezer, … Continue reading →

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Lessons From Physical Therapy

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Coco

My physical therapy is going well. I’ve been able to do several 4-5 miles runs without any setbacks, and my physical therapist thinks I am ready to start upping my mileage. 🙂 Even though strength training has been part of … Continue reading →

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Fitting It All In

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Coco

The good news is that my physical therapist has cleared me for some short runs (up to 4 miles). 🙂 The bad news is that I still have about 45 minutes of physical therapy exercises I need to do every day. … Continue reading →

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My ITB Is A B*TCH

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Coco

I am about halfway through my scheduled physical therapy for my ITB/piriformis/SI issue and my condition is improving.  With each visit, my physical therapist finds less and less to work on–although I don’t mind when she finds a tight spot … Continue reading →

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Getting To The Core Of The Problem

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Coco

After being fired by my chiropractor and getting a referral from a doctor, I finally had my first physical therapy appointment last week. After 60 minutes of bending, reaching, pushing and resisting, being pushed, being pulled, being pressed and being palpitated, … Continue reading →

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