Felt pretty good today. Hip got sore (that is what my brain said, but it was actually still the pinched nerve) towards the end and I am woefully out of shape.
AM: 5 miles (4.5 running - .5 walking) - Felt good today.
PM: Received a Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection. This reduces swelling of the irritated nerve and speeds recovery. It includes a small amount of Lidocane with the steroid to provide immediate relief along with the long term relief of the steroid. Upon rising off the table, I felt no pain in any movement that normally produced pain. I know that the pain is only masked so I went home and rested to provide a safe period of healing.
AM: Only did PT exercises to make sure and not injure the back due to my injection I got yesterday. Feel 98% right now. So far the injection is working perfectly.
8 wonderful miles on the river trail. Nothing but me and my headlamp out there (I did have some clothes on I guess). I started to hurt the last half mile or so. Far from healed, but doing much better.
