Is muscle aches normal

I still have muscle aches and don't feel I'm progressing 

Very normal Sarah.  I am over 10 months now.  Different muscle aches as I recover (quite nicely).  I continue to go to Chiro every 2 weeks and wouldn't hesitate to be in touch with physiotherapist if you have one that you feel is good.  But most normal.  Things do get easier.  Especially towards the 6 week mark.  Don't get too cocky.  Continue to do your exercises.  Put compresses on.  I take magnesium daily which helps with the muscles.  

Totally normal Sarah, the recovery can take a long time.  It was about 18 months before I really felt 'like myself' once again.  Go look at my website if you have time on your hands, and look at my recovery blogs.

Best wishes

Graham

Hi Sarah

The pain prior to surgery is gone but replaced by different aches and pains. I found the first 6 weeks hardest but almost 6 months before I felt the hip was well and truly party of my body but was still careful for around 2 years.  Everyone is different. Don't overdo it and keep up the physio.

All the best.

 

6 weeks,  3 months, 6 months and perhaps a bit longer. I am now almost 2 years and forgot I have a new hip. (Except when I go thru security)

Exercise, rest and don’t over do it for a few more months 

Also any tips for tight muscles especially around the scar when I've been sitting for a while they go rock hard for a short time is this just spasms??

hi Sarah, 

Well darling, 3 weeks post-op from this major invasive surgery is still very early -- your body has gone through some trauma where bone, muscles, tendons etc. were cut, hip joint forcefully dislocated and hardware banged in ..

Allow your body to heal at her own pace -

Did you have staples or stitches ?  Scar can feel sensitive for a while and there might be scar tissue forming .

you can massage the spot with bio-oil or similar if the scar is closed and dry ..

you are doing great, Sarah 

big warm hug

renee

 

Yes, they do! Week three was pretty ugly, lots of stiffness and soreness. When I got to Week seven it changed dramatically week seven . I am now ten weeks out and the only thing I notice is stiffness after sitting awhile.