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> But again, don't jump into it and don't expect it to be easy. My experience was positive in the end, but it's a total dog along the way. If you have the money

> But again, don't jump into it and don't expect it to be easy. My experience was positive in the end, but it's a total dog along the way. If you have the money, find a trainer who understands injuries and recovery. So I will agree mostly. I am at the age where I find I must ramp up exercise very slowly. If I do, the benefits are huge. If I go to fast, I pay. I tend to be an off-and-on exerciser. When my back starts twinging, it is $DIETY's sign that I have not been doing my crunches.... But I think finding a trainer that understands therapy/recovery and that things need to go slow is..... let me say "difficult". Most are a little to exuberant and just don't have the patience (or respect) for a slow work-up. I'll save my money, thanks. Actually, I have found that myofascial therapy from a knowledgeable provider has helped every single one of my long-standing pains of various sorts. Years of shoulder pain eradicated in two 1-hour sessions. A case of "trackball thumb" that made me switch to different pointing devices for 6 months cured in 10 minutes, and I was even taught how to work that one out for myself.

steve_adams_86 7y ago
> But I think finding a trainer that understands therapy/recovery and that things need to go slow is..... let me say "difficult". You're totally right, and I think finding that certain someone actually requires a lot of specialized knowledge to know what you're getting into. Failing that, very good references from people with past injuries. There are a lot of people out there who'll tell you they're professionals, but have never opened up a kinesiology text book or worked through a significant injury themselves. Hopefully having someone at all would be better than going it alone, if only for the external motivation... But going slow is paramount, and if they want to make your recovery happen fast, it should probably be a deal breaker. That's a tough one.
kian 7y ago
Any particular recommendations for myofascial therapists in the bay area?
- dbcurtis 7y ago
  Myofascial Therapy Center on Hamilton in Campbell has a lot of great therapists. I also know a great therapist in Fremont if that is more convenient but I’d have to look up the contact info.
  - kian 7y ago
    Thank you so much for your reply! I really appreciate it.

steve_adams_86 7y ago

> But I think finding a trainer that understands therapy/recovery and that things need to go slow is..... let me say "difficult". You're totally right, and I think finding that certain someone actually requires a lot of specialized knowledge to know what you're getting into. Failing that, very good references from people with past injuries. There are a lot of people out there who'll tell you they're professionals, but have never opened up a kinesiology text book or worked through a significant injury themselves. Hopefully having someone at all would be better than going it alone, if only for the external motivation... But going slow is paramount, and if they want to make your recovery happen fast, it should probably be a deal breaker. That's a tough one.

kian 7y ago

Any particular recommendations for myofascial therapists in the bay area?

dbcurtis 7y ago
Myofascial Therapy Center on Hamilton in Campbell has a lot of great therapists. I also know a great therapist in Fremont if that is more convenient but I’d have to look up the contact info.
- kian 7y ago
  Thank you so much for your reply! I really appreciate it.