The pain in my buttocks continued unabated and made sleeping difficult. I got up in the morning knowing that it was time to communicate with Nilesh, my sports med doc. I sent him an email describing the pain and what led to the onset. He replied with concerns that I was suffering from piriformis syndrome. I had no idea what this was, but it sounded ominous. A little internet research of WebMD returned some useful information.
“Piriformis syndrome is an uncommon
neuromuscular disorder that is caused when the piriformis muscle compresses the
sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle is a flat, band-like muscle located in the
buttocks near the top of the hip joint. This muscle is important in lower body
movement because it stabilizes the hip joint and lifts and rotates the thigh
away from the body. This enables us to walk, shift our weight from one foot to
another, and maintain balance. It is also used in sports that involve lifting
and rotating the thighs -- in short, in almost every motion of the hips and
legs.”
The article went on to say that this pain is
often brought on by prolonged sitting, as in driving a car. It didn’t mention sitting in a kayak, but I’ve
had the second worst pain when driving long distances, so I think Nilesh may be
onto something. His email told me he was
going on vacation for two weeks and that I could see his associate, but I’ve
opted to wait for his return.
Savannah and I did the Survival Workout
despite my walking pain. Since most of
the workout focuses on core and upper body right now, the soreness, while
bothersome, did not interfere. When we
returned home, I baked the salmon I’d purchased and made some rice with eggs
mixed in. I anxiously await Holly’s
return for some better cooking.
Survival
Workout: 60 minutes.
Training Heart
Rate: 100-150 bpm.Calories burned: 600.
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