28 April 2016 -...2 steps back

In July 2012 I tore my ACL. Surgery in Nov 2012. I started writing this Trg /Recovery Log because I would be asked 20 times a day how my knee was doing. 8 mths post surgery I started having mild back issues and some hip impingment that i kept fighting through, working around, or getting treatment for when it got really bad. Nov 2014: an X-ray and MRI confirmed that I had bones spurs and arthritis in my hip. Sept 2015: I found out this meant a hip resurfacing (read: form of replacement). I write this for me now, to track things, and to organize my thoughts. In addition to giving my friends and family somewhere to go when they want to know how I am doing. It might also help someone else who has similar issues. I am not a medical professional. I did not stay in a Holiday Inn last night. This is simply my story as I progress through things.  Thanks for reading. 
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21 April
1830hrs

Warm Up Band Pull a part & Plate raise
Pull Ups (between all OH Press sets) 10 x 4
OH Press (worked up to)
1 x 5 x 115
1 x 5 x 130
1 x 5 x 150
5 x 7 x 115
Finished up with Head Harness, Side Lateral/Rear Lateral, Rope Pushdowns, Int /Ext Rotators, barbell curl. The OH press felt really solid again this week. along with the supplemental work to keep things healthy.

...and now for the rest of the week

After Thursday night I drove home on the Friday. Saturday I drove 4hrs to visit my parents. An hour after arriving is when the fun began. My back has been slightly out for a few weeks. Even with the Physio making adjustments.
Well it went further out, ever so gently no spasms or pain except when sitting too long or standing too long, or bending down. Laying flat on my back was at least comfortable. I spent the rest of the weekend doing slow gently ROM exercises. I was very happy to have brought the my TENs machine with me. It was a saving grace for sure. Sunday morning when I woke up I zapped my back for nearly an hour and was able to get a "clunk" out of my low back.
Things improved from there, although still questionable. I had a great visit with my parents.  I drove back home Tuesday. Wednesday I tried to move a little more getting wood from the shed and doing a few house chores. Even light activity tired my back. Thursday I drove back to the City, marking almost a full week of no training.
Not bummed out, I had a solid week outside of the gym. This is simply one more short time span in this whole journey.
Friday Morning I saw my physio. Just the act of her putting me into position my right rib cage cramped hard followed by a loud "clunk". With that my back was fully in place and feeling better than it has in months. Score! As promised I rested it until Saturday morning for a solid Bench Session. So I am back on track to be as strong and healthy as I can be going into Surgery which is all that really matter.
Till next week.

Keep Moving Forward, maintain your fundamentals, Keep getting Strong(er)