things i'm learning about physical therapy

i've been out of the blogging groove - probably because i've been out of the running groove. i finally went to see a good sports med doc a few weeks ago. apparently the reason why i keep injuring my right leg is because it's much weaker than my left leg. i also have hypermobility (or something) in my joints, which means i need to be extra strong to keep them in check.

soooo...he sent my ass to physical therapy. my therapist, who is also a runner from ohio and all-around nice guy, said he would help me with massage, strength and flexibility.

so here's what i'm learning about pt:

1. massage no longer has a completely positive connotation - it was initially great. he was all gentle, rubbing in this ointment stuff. then all of a sudden he turns into the incredible hulk and starts digging in. i tried to be a hardass and not wince, but i couldn't help it after a while. however, my leg did feel 10 times better later that evening.

2. the foam roll is a weapon from the devil. i have no idea who created this torture device, but my goodness i hate it...more than i hate treadmills.

3. i'm about as flexible as a lead pipe and have as much balance as a blind three-legged dog.

please, mr. pt man...fix me.