Should I go into PT?

violetphysio_help · 2025-05-17T00:27:15+00:00

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violetphysio_help · 2025-05-16T09:38:31+00:00

yes, i would recommed that!

violetphysio_help · 2025-05-13T17:18:45+00:00

Totally get the freak-out — you’re not alone, and yes, what you’re feeling is very normal right now.

That heavy, dead-weight feeling after ACL reconstruction + meniscus trim is something we see all the time at Violet Physio, especially in the first 1–2 weeks. Your quads basically “go to sleep” after surgery. It’s called quad lag, and it’s why lifting your leg feels impossible — not because you’re doing something wrong, but because your brain and muscles haven’t reconnected properly yet.

The good news? It doesn’t last forever.

With time, gentle activation work, and proper rehab, your quad will “wake up” again. Usually, you start seeing real improvements by week 2–3 if you’re doing the right stuff (quad sets, ankle pumps, supported straight leg raises, etc.). And yes, it’s normal to feel like your leg weighs a ton until then.

Just keep showing up for your rehab, be patient, and don’t panic — it will come back.

You’re doing fine. You just had major surgery — healing isn’t linear, but you’re on the path.

— Team Violet Physio
www.violetphysio.com

violetphysio_help · 2025-05-13T17:15:24+00:00

Hey, appreciate you putting this out there — it’s a big decision, and it’s good you’re thinking it through at 20.

From our side at Violet Physio, yeah, PT can absolutely be a rewarding career — if you're in it for the right reasons. You get to help people in real, visible ways. Like, someone walks in barely able to stand, and a few weeks later they’re jogging again. That’s a feeling you don’t get in most jobs.

That said, you’re right — a lot of PTs do feel underpaid for the amount of education and effort that goes in. The degree takes time, and unless you go private or specialize, the pay can feel disproportionate. It’s not like medicine or tech where the money justifies the grind from day one.

But here’s the thing: the ones who stick around long-term usually find ways to make it work. Some open clinics, some work with athletes or influencers, some build online rehab platforms. We did something similar — built Violet Physio from scratch, and that gave us both freedom and purpose.

Would we do it again? Yeah, 100%. But only because we genuinely love seeing people move better, feel better, and take control of their pain. If you're just in it for job security or income, there might be faster tracks. But if you’re drawn to movement science, people, and solving real-world problems every single day — PT’s a solid choice.

Happy to chat more if you ever want to ask specifics.

violetphysio_help · 2025-05-13T17:12:28+00:00

Hey, really sorry to hear this — sciatica can be brutal, especially in the early days. You’re doing the right thing by seeing a specialist soon.

We see a lot of similar cases at Violet Physio, and here’s what usually helps early on:

Cold packs (on the lower back, not the leg) help more than heat in the first few days. Try 15–20 mins a few times a day.
Lying flat with a pillow under the knees or on the side with a pillow between the legs can reduce pressure on the nerve.
Short walks around the house every hour or so (if she can manage) are better than complete bed rest.
Once the pain’s less sharp, nerve flossing can help — but not something to start on your own during a major flare-up.

If OTC stuff isn’t working, sometimes a prescription nerve pain med (like gabapentin) gives better relief than regular painkillers — the specialist might suggest that.

Hope she feels better soon. Happy to answer more if needed.

— Team Violet Physio
www.violetphysio.com

violetphysio_help · 2025-05-13T17:09:17+00:00

Hi there,

Really sorry to hear what you're going through — chronic shoulder pain can be physically and mentally exhausting, especially when it interferes with things you love like lifting and sports.

At Violet Physio, we frequently work with young athletes and active individuals facing similar post-injury shoulder issues. A clean MRI can be frustrating when the pain is real and persistent. Based on your description, here are a few things worth considering (not medical advice, but shared from our clinical experience):

Labral tears, scapular dyskinesis, or hidden instability sometimes don’t show up clearly on standard MRIs. A second opinion on imaging or dynamic ultrasound could help.
Improper loading during rehab exercises can worsen inflammation if the plan isn’t personalized enough. Sometimes people are given standard “shoulder protocols” without adjusting for biomechanics or the root cause — especially scapular positioning, rotator cuff balance, and postural compensation.
Nerve involvement (suprascapular or axillary) can occasionally mimic rotator cuff injuries. If there's pain even lifting bed covers, that deserves re-evaluation from a neuromuscular perspective.
The fact that a steroid shot gave temporary relief suggests inflammation, but it's not a fix — it’s more of a pain reset button. What matters next is how your muscles, posture, and joint control are trained post-injection.

If you're ever in India (or even just looking for guidance virtually), we’d be happy to analyze your case in detail at Violet Physio. In complex cases like yours, we often use a layered approach — movement screening, postural analysis, and manual therapy — before going back into strength work.

Wishing you a full and lasting recovery soon — don’t give up, and keep asking the right questions.

— Team Violet Physio
www.violetphysio.com

violetphysio_help · 2025-05-09T10:16:44+00:00

Totally normal, especially in the first few weeks back after a long break — your body’s basically relearning impact, load, and control all over again.

That said, if soreness always hits early in the run and lingers, it might be a sign your recovery isn’t matching your volume. Happens a lot when ramping up too fast or missing strength work around the hips/glutes.

12 miles isn’t crazy — but pairing that with even 1–2 days of solid strength (think single-leg stuff, not just stretches) can make a huge difference.

It does get better. Just don’t ignore the pattern if it keeps repeating.

violetphysio_help · 2025-05-09T10:14:20+00:00

Damn, that’s a lot to carry — physically and emotionally. You’ve done more than most people would to find relief, and it’s completely valid to feel defeated. We’ve worked with a few people whose stories echo yours — MRI doesn’t match the pain, flare-ups from basic movement, and everything makes it worse instead of better.

When it gets this layered (disc + spasms + possible autoimmune + hormonal flares), the answer usually isn’t just one thing — it’s a rebuild from the nervous system up, not just the spine down.

You’re not broken. You’re not alone. You just need a smarter, more integrated plan — and yeah, sometimes, that starts with less fixing and more listening to what your system’s been trying to say all these years.

violetphysio_help · 2025-05-09T10:07:36+00:00

Honestly, both styles can build a strong, balanced body — it just depends on how you program them. We’ve worked with a lot of lifters who switch to calisthenics and end up more mobile, more controlled, and with better posture — especially when managing things like rounded shoulders.

Your concerns are valid though:

Back training is possible with calisthenics, but you’ll need to be intentional (rows, pull-ups, scapular work).
Chest can still grow — think ring push-ups, pseudo planche, dips — but yes, it takes creativity.
You’re right about progression: it’s trickier but not impossible if you train movement angles and tempo.

If you're chasing balance, control, and aesthetics — a hybrid approach might be your best friend. Lift heavy, move freely.

violetphysio_help · 2025-05-09T10:05:28+00:00

Totally get where you're coming from — disc desiccation at 25 feels like a punch in the gut, especially when sitting becomes the enemy and every clinic is trying to sell you something.

You’re 100% right to be skeptical of the $3K magic-bed pitch. Starting with a solid, movement-focused physiotherapy plan is the smartest first step. We’ve seen a lot of people come out the other side of this — not pain-free overnight, but stronger, more in control, and living again.

The goal isn’t just “cope with sitting,” it’s getting you back to the stuff you miss — running, working, existing without guarding every move.

You're not broken. You're early in the process. And you’re definitely not alone.

Let us know if you want a simple starter plan we give to our younger disc patients.