Two Stories – One Message: There's Life After Hip Surgery

Mar 12, 2014 | Healing, Health, Hip Surgery, Video, XHip, Yoga Therapy | 0 comments

Sirsasanaparivrtta upavisthakonasanasaltwater

Parivrtta Upavistha Konasana in Sirsasana

(Eve – 3 yrs, 5 months post-op)

Are you having a painful time with your hips and avoiding seeking medical treatment? It’s a good idea to get an x-ray to see what’s going on. The problem may be muscular, structural misalignment, or, as in my case, osteoarthritis of both hips. When I saw an orthopaedic surgeon a few years back, I discovered I needed to have hip replacements, and it was scary news. But ultimately, it was better to face the diagnosis than hang out in denial. The good news was that it was 18 years between the original diagnosis and the surgery, so I was able to use yoga and other healing modalities to delay the inevitable.
Finally on February 1st, 2010, I underwent double hip surgery. I’ve had a remarkable recovery, and out of my experience I’ve been able to write and talk to people who are nervous about the procedure.
I asked my friend Judy who has also undergone bi-lateral hip surgery to share her experience.
Her story is here.  https://eveyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/judystorypdf.pdf
If you’d like to see what a novice walker (me) looks like: Click here.
 

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