SPD experts? what do I do about the clicking?

[kayjayel]

It looks very like I've got SPD and I have a physio appt on Monday, but things have got much worse this last few days and I need MN advice/reassurance.

I know that clicking bones is a common symptom - so is it bad for me to carry on moving when they start clicking? I don't know whether to go into work this week or to rest, or whether I'm just being freaked out by the weirdness of the feeling. Its not a pain issue (yet ) more that it just feels horrible and wrong, and I don't know how to walk so I'm hobbling along and feeling the horrid click with each step.

Can anyone help with whether I'm going to make it worse by walking, or whether resting will make it worse?

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Resting is one of the only thing you can do to improve spd, unfortunately. And you need to rest it as much as possible, as soon as you overdo it it comes back again. The clicking is horrible, but as long as it doesn't hurt when it clicks I ouldn't be toooo concerned.

If your job is fairly easy and you can sit down in a comfortable adjustable chair but also get up for short walks if needs be, then I would carry on going to work, but you may find long or fast walks to catch buses etc may result in a worsening of the symptoms.

The best you can do is to avoid aggravating it - so always keep knees together, whether bending down, getting out of car, turning in bed etc. No fast walking, pushing off with 1 leg (eg if swimming). Take care in getting on/off train, try to sit if you can on train if commuting - as you can easily hurt self there. Good luck!

Thankyou! Its reassuring that I need to kepp resting (which felt right) and that the clicking might not be too damaging. It just feels so wrong. I have a terrible imagination and I hate body stuff so I keep thinking about grinding bones and things popping out of place. Nasty.
I think the worst things are not being able to do stuff with my toddler (include stop him running off) and trying not to get depressed about it all or scared about how bad it might get.
Shall try to keep my knees together and be more ladylike!

Or you can go and see an osteopath. Treatment is hugely successful and not painful in the slightest.

Plastic bag on the car seat so you can turn on it, saves you twisting (and cheap too).

If you are hypermobile you may need to do what I do and actually restrict your movements. I have a long denim skirt which is floor length and cut so I an only take tiny geisha like steps. Plus I have a hip belt which stops me attempting to stride. It's an absolute pain in the arse but worth it to stop the pain.

Rest. Painkillers. Sit on the birth ball and count your blessings. Or do as I did and hide a packet of Buttons under your ball for luring in a toddler without having to chase them.

I also use a step up stool (you know the little ones the tots use to reach the loo) to sit on when she is in the bath so I don't have to get right down to the floor or back up again.

The clicking is very disconcerting but actually it's a normal reaction and it's not actually your bones grinding together but the space between then having fluid pockets which are compressed. If your bones actually push together - boy do you know about it, the sound of your screams would drown out the clicking.

whomoved - exactly what I need to hear about the clicking! No screams yet and its definitely better with some rest overnight. I'm hating all my mat clothes so I'm liking the idea of a good excuse for a new straight skirt! I'm glad the belt stops the pain for you - I think thats the next thing for me. Thanks for the advice.