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Muscle spasms

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sarah27216
sarah27216

Any tips on how to get the muscle on side of hip by the incision scar to stop going into spasms it can happen at any time from sitting laying down or standing its stays hard for a minute or two but really pulls around groin and other muscles and I have to move from that position 

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  • clare83752
    clare83752 sarah27216

    Posted

    Hi I haven’t had muscle spasms but my muscle was very hard around my scar but I have found massaging bio oil on it did help and the more I was walking helped
    • carol_ann68169
      carol_ann68169 clare83752

      Posted

      Bio oil is the best isnt it?   I used it on the cars on both my knee replacements and now on my Hip scar. It makes it easy to massage the scar and also reduces the colour as time goes on x
  • carol_ann68169
    carol_ann68169 sarah27216

    Posted

    Hi Sarah

    How long since you had your operation? I haven't had any spasms but and doing my physio at least 8 times a day so maybe I am keeping the muscles stretched?   Agree with comment about bio oil, if you can massage it in and try to move the muscle gently underneath the scar it might help

    Good luck

    Carol x

    • sarah27216
      sarah27216 carol_ann68169

      Posted

      Hi nearly 4 weeks ago I will try the massage to see if it helps x when is it ok to start using bio oil
    • clare83752
      clare83752 sarah27216

      Posted

      HI I started using bio oil as soon as my staples was out it has helps so much with my scar and muscle as when I did have a little cheeky lay on my side it didn’t hurt as physio did say it would feel like laying with something in your pocket 
    • clare83752
      clare83752 sarah27216

      Posted

      I had mine on the 18th September so 4 weeks today’s I’m now off crutches indoors and have started to do more so feeling more like my old self but without the pain 
    • sarah27216
      sarah27216 clare83752

      Posted

      I'm 4 weeks Friday still having bit of tough time as had muscle repair to so still not doing much getting down with it but still trying exercises and doing what I can x be lovely to keep in touch with you 

    • carol_ann68169
      carol_ann68169 sarah27216

      Posted

      As Clare said, as soon as the stitches/staples are gone it is ok to use the bio oil. I am also 4 weeks post operation so we all seem to bee at the same point in our recuperation!  I am trying to walk 4000 steps a day this week, do 8 physio reps and drink 1 1/2 litres of water. I find that by setting targets I am more likely to do the tasks. BUT, I also rest when I feel that I might have over done it...A good book, Netflix or a DVD have been my "rest" saviour x

      Keep in touch and hope we all get better quickly xx

  • staceymaz
    staceymaz sarah27216

    Posted

    Sarah, I had bad muscle spasms starting about week two.  I drank a Gatorade every day, and ate bananas.  Also, at my PT, the therapist massaged the muscle.  I have started using the Bio Oil (you can buy I think on Amazon) just to help with the scar, not sure it actually does anything for spasms.  They will go anyway over time as your muscles heal.
  • RichardKen
    RichardKen sarah27216

    Posted

    Dear Sarah

    It could well be that your back is out of kilter. I used to find that this could be controlled by using pressure points as shown to me by my chiropractor before I had my first hip replacement.

    Hope you find an effective answer.

    Cheers Richard

  • linda81469
    linda81469 sarah27216

    Posted

    Morning Sarah27216!   What type of surgery did you have?   Did it involve cutting or lifting butt muscle?   That maybe why you are experiencing the spasms.  Try massaging the area. Vitamin E oil is good also. Cheaper too!  Not knocking bio oil but it’s expensive.  Also are you doing exercises?  Are you icing or using heat?   Clams are good to do.  Some squats, not too far down.  To get muscles surrounding hip stronger.   Wishing you all the best and God’s blessings to you for a speedy recovery and healing.   Hugs 🤗Linda 

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