2 years too long
After two years of managing my piriformis syndrome, I experienced a severe setback after a session where I was overloaded with exercises through physical therapy.
Subsequent manual releases performed by the physical therapists significantly worsened my symptoms, leading to sharp pain and debilitating nerve issues that required an ER visit. The sharp pains came in waves, through my glutes and hips. I was not able to walk, not even in short distances without flares. The ER staff identified significant inflammation, and my orthopedic specialist has since diagnosed me with a soft tissue contusion.
I have been advised to stop physical therapy and am currently on a strict rest protocol, similar to the recovery process for a broken bone. While I am starting to see small improvements in my mobility and can perform basic household tasks again, the recovery has been difficult, and I am focused on healing without further aggravating the area.
I just want my life back. I made so much progress that I was able to walk up to 2 miles a day, now I have to start from scratch again🥺 and look into a pelvic floor physical therapist and hope for the best. It’s been a process and I’m trying to keep sane. I regret ever going to PT