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Spasms in lowest part of back post THR

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christine2107
christine2107

7 weeks post revision to right hip, I saw physio and was given some quad stretches - lie on tummy and pull heel into buttocks.

Went to gym that night and repeated exercise only for lower back, buttock and leg to go into huge painful spasm, incurring a loud scream and tears too. After that my lower back was very unstable and I could not bend without it kicking off badly.

Has anybody else had this? It is putting me off from my normal enthusiasm for getting on with recovery.

Thanks everyone

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  • anna87839
    anna87839 christine2107

    Posted

    Hi there sorry your hurting so ,do you think it's

    a bit prem for you to be doing these exercises,

    I no your physio told you to do them but your

    only 7weeks post have you over stretched

    your self?

    I'm 16 weeks post now and still haven't lay on

    my tummy yet don't no why I'm a little scared to

    Sorry can't be more helpful but I'm sure there's

    a hippie out there to advice,please be careful .

    Big hugs 🌞

  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo christine2107

    Posted

    I do tend to agree with Anna, I think you are trying too hard, spasms are your body telling you that u are still healing and it can't be pushed to hard, take your time you will be better for it, in time.

    Spasms really hurt, I thought I had caused major damage, I hadn't, but quite scary

    • maureen44782
      maureen44782 AlexandriaGizmo

      Posted

      Listen to your body!  My understudy consultant told me I could drive.but physio said that if I did and was in an accident no insurance would pay out.  I know I'm not ready to drive, twelve weeks both hips...we really just have to go with what we can and cannot do x

  • linda81469
    linda81469 christine2107

    Posted

    Best to do these exercises with physical therapist or at home and slowly if this is first time you started this particular stretching. Don't want any back problems! I'm not ready to lie on tummy! Never have! I know my therapist talked about me doing that so she can work on the back of my thigh. I told I hadn't tried. I'm barely starting to sleep on my good side! Best of luck to you. And be careful. LD

  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h christine2107

    Posted

    Hi Christine,poor you! Please remember that you have had a major op! Please take a day at a time.To be honest we all heal in different ways.I had my op last year March 2015.And I still get aches & pains.The problem with me is because I am not flexible always tense in my muscles.Also I am my Husband s full time carer.& he's severely sighted,& also like me osteoarthritis,in hips & knees.Every two weeks I have reflexology,which I find helps me to chill.I also have a jacuzzi when I can.Anyway I hope I have helped you? Regards Amanda

  • renee01952
    renee01952 christine2107

    Posted

    hi christine, 

    that is painful !!! were you using weights ? like leg curls for hamstrings ? were you supervised ?  For some reason my body goes into a spasm when doing this exercise while standing and it is off putting indeed - for now, I wouldn't do them unless in presence of PT ... 

    how are you getting on otherwise?

    big warm hug

    renee

     

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