The Let Kev at your Back thread

[Tassotti]

when you are doing the plank it is very important to clench your arse checks as hard as you can

[Spidey]

The plank on the park bench?

[Big_Dan_Campbell]

@Big_Dan_Campbell

I have a lump on the outside of my left ankle just below the joint. Not sore to the touch but have a bit of discomfort walking on it. It is probably the 5th or 6th time this has happened in the past couple of years. Anyone else have a similar issue, normally goes down after a few days rest.

Have jarred and sprained the ankles countless times in the past, presume it is the legacy of this

In my own head I want to continue playing junior hurling til I’m 40 but my left ankle may have other ideas. Had another slight sprain of it about 2 months ago and now have a daily intermittent popping sensation in the ligament above my ankle on the outside of my lower leg but no pain or imflammation. There is also a clicking sound if I rotate my ankle anti clockwise.

Last match of the season next week then a MRI

[fenwaypark]

Go see Paddy Leahy in laser centre. Takes 3 months for an appointment. He will sort you.

[fistoffury]

Do you tape it up?

[Big_Dan_Campbell]

For the last 10 years or so. If I don’t tape i will roll my ankle more often than not.

[Declan_Moffat]

This might be part of your issue. I had similar issues for years. Would rolll the ankle if I didn’t have any support etc. Then I started doing mobility work and strengthening exercises on my hips, glutes, back a few years ago and the ankle issues seemed to clear up. Haven’t wore strapping or support in a few years. Either that or I’ve gotten so slow I can’t roll it!

[Big_Dan_Campbell]

I think that is the next step alright. Doctor wants MRI to assess state of ligaments. It’s a strange one as there is clicking and popping in the ankle but no pain or inflammation so most likely just a heap of scar tissue and wear and tear.

Most likely a strengthening programme would be the next step

[Declan_Moffat]

Mine still clicks every now and then. Nowhere near as much as it used to. Although with winter now , it’ll get stiff and click a lot more.

[fistoffury]

Yeah just wondering, mine were the same, the taping was the only thing that kept me going for the last few years while I was paying.

[habanerocat]

Every time I go at the garden shredder and compost heap it starts up.

I’m stuck inside in the scratcher. Too bad to travel out to Bad-Back-Joe. What’s his opening hours at the moment if I get a bit of movement back?

[Little_Lord_Fauntleroy]

Laser Centre. Medical Clinic

[Little_Lord_Fauntleroy]

@fenwaypark

He does full body laser therapy now.

Sorts out everything

[myboyblue]

@danoneill

[fenwaypark]

Im booked in.

[Little_Lord_Fauntleroy]

me too, what a great service
he seems to be a very interesting and sound character when you chat too him, played spud hockey for Galway

[fenwaypark]

he is a gent, bringing up his grandson aswell. He treats everyone the same, whether you are an elite athlete or a regular joe soap.

[habanerocat]

What are ye booked in for?
I hope it’s not the Brain Regeneration…

[Little_Lord_Fauntleroy]

everything mate

[carryharry]

Help pls….

Tight hamstrings ( especially up high )
Tender also down midway on outer muscle.

Muscles upper back / lower neck very tight.

Slight discomfort down lower back also.

Is above all related to neck, the back or the Hamstrings? Cause I mean