I Tried My First Hike Since My Knee Injection, and This is How it Went

[@gretat1087]

Congratulations!! That’s a big first step. It’s so good to see you out and able to do the things you love to do. Thanks for sharing with us. 😊

[@WanderingSwitchback]

Thank you! It was SO nice to get back out!

[@theuerlings1342]

I had my first injection and started PT to strengthen my muscles to help support it. I plan my first hike today. Congratulations.

[@brisketchick]

I'm also in PT for a knee injury. Has @WanderingSwitchback inadvertently started an injured hikers club? 😂 Good luck on your hike today!

[@WanderingSwitchback]

That's awesome! How did that hike go? How is your body holding up?

[@WanderingSwitchback]

@brisketchick I sure I hope I haven't! 😂

[@adventuresofpineappleshort4600]

Yay!!!! This is huge! Congratulations!

[@WanderingSwitchback]

Thank you! Yes, it's definitely huge!!

[@zafiradaima]

That looks like a beautiful place to hike. Sorry to hear about your knee, Wishing you continued improvement. Aging and injury suck. I’m happy you were able to get back out there!!

[@WanderingSwitchback]

Thanks Zafira! It was SO nice to get out there, and yes, we are lucky to have pretty places to hike close to home here.

[@j.stephens257]

Hope your knee pain improves so you can get to your happy place more often! Best wishes.

[@WanderingSwitchback]

Thank you so much! I'm hoping to get out there more!

[@brisketchick]

YAYYYYYY!!!! I'm so happy you were able to get out! How long ago did you do this? How did you do the day after? Did the injection get you all the way to pain-free, or just down to a tolerable level?

[@WanderingSwitchback]

Thanks Lisa! This was last Friday, and thankfully, I wasn’t feeling it later. Of course this morning, I slipped in the shower and tweaked my knee and the rest of my whole right side (back/neck, already have back issues), so it’s been a Flexeril and ibuprofen day. Hoping tomorrow I can try another hike. The injection hasn’t taken away all the pain, and I still can’t straighten it out, but it’s definitely improved. I’m trying to get my gait more even again.

[@sulj3373]

@@WanderingSwitchbackThose showers are a manace.

[@brisketchick]

​@@WanderingSwitchbackoh no! I hope the effects from that fall don't last too long, and that your next hike goes well! 🤞

[@aemjay3684]

So glad to see you in your happy place! I hope this hike brought you peace and joy, and optimism for continued improvement.