Yesterday I was at my chiropractor. I had went to see if there was anything that he could find out with my knee. The swelling has not gotten better after weeks, even with physio and massages. He found an issue that he wanted my physiotherapist to work on which in it self would have made my day, but the highlight was when he felt my neck and said "you need more stress in your life, you neck is very loose". I had the biggest smile and said "I've been working on that for MONTHS while doing my shoulder stretches and exercises" (thank you Ms. Ward for keeping me going with them). It showed me how constant repetition benefits you, even if you don't see the results yourself. Today it was physio and massage directed specifically at my knee and my knee felt the best it has in many weeks. My physiotherapist still wants an ultrasound to make sure there is not something underlying. Before this would scare me but not anymore.
This year was the first year that I have been so proactive with injuries. Not just accepting them but dealing with them head on. Even my shoulder has strengthened way more than before. There is no more pain, I have increased two band strengths for my exercises. I was able to do 30 knee pushup in class today (2 sets of 10 and 2 of 5) but this is further than I have been able to progress in YEARS. Next month will be working on a normal push up. A small victory for some but a major one for me. I have a medical team that is helping with my training and that is helping me mentally as well. Working through injuries will help me be a better martial artist, it will just be a different path than others.
See you on the mats!
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