Well, it turns out I have had hip Bursitis. I guess that explains all the pain then. Its been quite a long recovery process. In some ways, its very frustrating that the only thing I could do to help myself has been to rest. I don't do resting!
So.... I am on the mend. Although I couldn't weight bear on my hip, I took myself off to the swimming pool on my good days which has maintained my stamina and flexiability.
I 'survived' my first round robin of randori bouts for about half an hour last time I was in the dojo. I guess I have the swimming to thank for mantaining my fitness levels.
But yeah, its been hard to train. I recently had my first session back, and its frightening how much we rely on hip power to do techniques! I am finding it frustrating at the moment, because the way in which I execute technques is slightly compromised. Sometimes, a certain throw can start the pain again, making me stop and rest.
But if anything, this injury has taught me patience, something which I'm not very good at being. I wanted to recover within a couple of weeks, but this has not been so. But when I look back to a month ago, when I couldn't walk, and now I can breakfall a little, I am glad I have taken the time to allow recovery to happen at its own pace and not plowed on training through an injury which might have made the problem worse. It has also made me stop and reflect on what I want from my Aikido, and also in someways appreciate it a bit more.
So with a bit more patience and discipline with myself, I should be fully recovered very soon...
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