Categories: just-life
Date: 26 February 2008 23:37:03
A few years back (summer '02) I made the mistake of falling down some stairs. (I feel that I should point out at this point that I had not been drinking or anything, I just tripped) This falling down didn't result in any broken bones but did result in some tearing of muscle and ligaments in my hip. Well, groin (as the song goes).
Eventually it all healed up and I felt a lot better. However, it has never fully healed. There have always been twinges, especially if I'm pushing myself (up mountains and the like).
For the last few days I have been having great trouble with walking. Not doing anything strenuous, just plain old walking. Last weekend I was Up North and we headed out on Saturday to fly my helicopter on Ilkley Moor. I have long gotten into the habbit of taking my walking sticks with me if I am heading out into the Wilderness. I find them very helpful for when my hip twinges and I need a bit of support.
On Saturday I couldn't even get halfway up Ilkley Moor before I was unable to head upwards any further. I was able to struggle round, keeping at the same level, so we still managed to have a little walk (and lose a mobile phone) but it wasn't what we were planning to do.
Being under the big THREE ZERO and as someone who loves mountains this current inability to climb, or do any sort of proper walking, is starting to get very fustrating.
I've Pulled My Groin
I pulled my groin
It's the very best injury
Though I'm walking daintily
I pulled my groin
I pulled my groin
When people ask, "It hurts you where?"
I say "Put your hand right there"
I pulled my groin
I pulled my groin
I pulled my groin
Though I do not enjoy walking
I am really happy talking
'bout my groin
I pulled my groin
I pulled my groin
It's the treatment that I love
Because I've bought some oil to rub
I pulled my groin
I pulled my groin
Unless we're in playoff time
When I've got a lower body injury that
Will have to be a game time decision
I pulled my groin
It hurts me when I skate
but not when I mastur.. hills
I pulled my groin
I pulled my groin
The Arrogant Worms - Toast