Dear Lord, help my knee need kneadin’ no more,
Lord, Lord, help my knee need kneadin no more.
Ha, ha, ok enough of the alliteration. I have a prayer request for my left knee and my left leg in general.
For more than a year my left leg has been giving me trouble, and I haven’t been able to run or play soccer
during this time. The physical therapists I’ve been to have said that I am using my iliotibial band too much,
which causes leg pain and knee pain. I often find myself massaging my left leg muscles because of the pain
(which is why I used the analogy of kneading in the above negro spiritual ).
Two doctors I’ve seen have come to the conclusion that the main problem is over pronation–that is, my feet
rotate inwards when I step. One doctor says I probably need custom made orthotics, which generally run from
200 to 300 greenbacks. I am willing to pay that much if I know that orthotics will allow me to run and play soccer
normally, but I’m just not convinced.
I have an appointment with a physical therapist on the 29th of Sept., and she is going to try to evaluate whether
orthotics will really help. I talked with her on the phone and told her my doubts, and she seemed understanding. I told
her that I bought some new shoes designed for over-pronaters, but that they cause worse knee pain than my 2-year old
pair; so she said that a careful evaluation needs to be done before deciding on custom orthotics.
I am very sad that I haven’t been able to run and jump and play soccer for over a year, so I would immensely appreciate
your prayers.
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I’ll be a-prayin’ for your over-pronatin’!
🙁 So sad! I will pray for a positive resolution.
You are in our prayers. Grandpa Tom & Grandma Judy
Prayin’ for ya!
We’ll pray.
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How did your appointment go?
I had my appointment yesterday. The lady I saw seemed to know what she was talking about, and pointed out several things that are wrong with my feet. In addition to the over pronation, she said that the position of me heel is about 11 degrees away from neutral ( still not quite sure what that means ), which apparently is alot. She also noticed that I have several small plantar warts on my feet. She said that these are often an indication of abnormal walking patterns.
In short, I decided to get custom orthodics. I should get them in about 3 weeks. Thanks for your prayers!
I’m glad it went well! Hope the orthodics work.
Yay! I hope and pray it works!
Let us know how it goes. – This is my first time on in about two months due to a dead computer.
Seth, I hope the orthotics help. Uncle David has some too.