Nic, so sorry to read about your potential femoral stress fracture.
I understand very well what it means to live and train for long trails while dealing with chronic lower body injuries: I hiked the Colorado Trail on crutches.
If you do have a stress fracture, the docs are likely prescribing lots of rest, which I know feels impossible when running and hiking and weight lifting have been the core things keeping you connected with life.
I appreciate all your nervous system regulation tactics, and use them myself, including Tonglen. But, IMHO, you’ve got to keep moving with aerobic exercise as well!
The good news is you can likely do this with forearm crutches (not the crappy underarm kind). They let you efficiently take weight off your lower body as needed. I've hiked thousands of miles with them. If I can help with more info, reach out to me.
Either way, wishing you equanimity and well-being.
Nic, so sorry to read about your potential femoral stress fracture.
I understand very well what it means to live and train for long trails while dealing with chronic lower body injuries: I hiked the Colorado Trail on crutches.
If you do have a stress fracture, the docs are likely prescribing lots of rest, which I know feels impossible when running and hiking and weight lifting have been the core things keeping you connected with life.
I appreciate all your nervous system regulation tactics, and use them myself, including Tonglen. But, IMHO, you’ve got to keep moving with aerobic exercise as well!
The good news is you can likely do this with forearm crutches (not the crappy underarm kind). They let you efficiently take weight off your lower body as needed. I've hiked thousands of miles with them. If I can help with more info, reach out to me.
Either way, wishing you equanimity and well-being.