2 post THR pain has come back

There are so many comments about pain that occurs relatively short times after THR. Often pain comes after exercise, diving into the norm!

tHR is a tough surgery. Allow lots of time for recovery. Don’t overdo exercise regimens. Take pain meds as needed.  This applies to all ages.

2 weeks! I am 8 weeks THR and still get some pain. Especially after PT or other exercise. Remember that this is major surgery. Muscles have been cut and moved all around. As you move more, you are working the muscles and so it is normal to have some pain. Ease into it, take your pain meds, and remember that muscle pain is a sign that you are in the process of healing.

Yes, recovery will be two steps forward and then three back, or so it will seem. It is not a smooth curve of feeling a bit better every day, especially not when you are doing new things all along.

Hang in there and feel better!

Yes it is. This will go on for awhile. Go slow and pay close attention to your body. Don't overdo. Even the lightest exercise seems to flare everything up. I am 3 weeks out and it is a lot better but I still have to make sure I don't do too much or it is really painful. This is my their hip replacement and I recall this from the last times as well.

Heat works well when you overdo or ice if you are swollen. Good luck!

Thankyou everyone for your comments I’m finding it sore to sit down and the pain comes on after I move or sit down although my exercises this morning were a bit sore to do I got through them when I just rest it it settles down I think I’m so worried about dislocating the joint you forget about all the trauma the other parts have gone through just thought I was doing well it’s just a mental knockback but I appreciate all your comments and support it’s really helped x

Hi there, it is a major surgery so I was also so happy to be pain free but I was not weight bearing for 6 weeks. The muscular pain which is totally different than the joint pain was a quick reminder to do less more often. After starting to bear weight, I would get muscle pain when exercising. I would take 2 xstrengths Tylenol and use rub535. My physio would say if it hurts let's go back to where it does not hurt. There is no point in getting the muscles so tight that it hurts. Did lots of pool therapy, biking, stretching and balancing on one leg and squatting. Take it slow and steady. If the pain seems to get worse and not go away, get it cked out. My doc was very cautious and for once I listened. It has paid off. I continue with therapy, biking, swimming and staying active. Good luck.

I also did the exercises PT in the hospital gave us to do after I went home. About 2 weeks in & a call to my dr’s office I was most likely overdoing it  & told to suspend all exercises for a time to see if it helped & until my dr visit. Not advice for everyone but it really helped me. Rest, elevation, Ice. I didn’t sit or lay all the time, definitely got up & walked with walker or cane but seemed exercised for my body and hip were doing more harm than good early on. I’m 12 weeks post op & they don’t hurt at all. I’m doing much better & praying to continue! Hope this helps and best of luck to you and your recovery!

Hello Mapick

Yes, I can relate to that. It is all that healing and whatever else is going on in there but it seems most people have his problem.  I was told not to get too enthusiastic and overdo physio etc.