I went back to the physical therapist yesterday, and it was a much better visit than last week's nightmare. I even got a very nice massage around my lower back and right hip, where I've been suffering ever since I overextended my hip flexor muscle while climbing over a baby gate in December. (Note to pregnant-ladies-to-be: It's true what they say about your muscles being a lot more lax during pregnancy. Beware of this! Don't go trying to do the splits just for the fun of it.) The therapist seems to think my pelvis is cocked, too, so I have exercises to do at home to try to stablize it.Aaaand ... I'm sporting a stylish new belt under my clothes! It's the two-part Maternity SI-LOC, designed to help support the three "bony parts" of the pelvic region: the left and right ilium and the sacrum. (Do I sound impressive with my medical talk?) I have to say, ugly as it is, I do feel more stable, and it's less painful for me to walk around and hold Daniel with my weight on my leg. I do still find myself hoisting my leg up with my hand when I get in the car or climb into bed, but hopefully this will tide me over until the baby is born. I wonder, though: Why does this show a $33.55 retail price on the manufacturer's Web site, and I had to pay $50 for it at the doctor's office?
5 comments:
I'm glad you had a better appt. this week, Em! It sounds like that belt is helpful- I'm going to keep that in mind if I'm lucky enough to get PG again- having had back issues, as well.
Good luck w/it!!!
I'm very glad your appt went better. It's supposed to be helpful, you know? Not the opposite. I think the belt is very stylish. If you gave it to me for a few hours, I could work some magic with sparkles and a hot glue gun.
Ooh, and some glitter? That would definitely make it worth the $50!
I like your new background color. It's easier on they eyes than white.
I don't think the belt is too bad. It makes sense that it would cost more at the doctors office though. As if they don't make enough $!
I dunno...Steve might think the belt is hot if used in the right circumstances, hehe....
I'm happy your appointment was better this week. That's crazy they charged you so much more than retail, I bet they expect insurance to pay for it and they get to keep the profit.
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