Time’s Up - Gentlemen.

[Kiwi]

Right,so here’s my story. After 50 odd years,I  am retiring in three days. And? Well now I need  help. Advice rather.

I have struggled through an injury (from my 20’s - diving accident damaging the vertebrae  C3 / C4 /C5) and with all the long hours and over exertion put into my business, I have made the injury worse. Have ended up on two handheld crutches.However,I now have the time to allocate to rebuilding my strength to get away from the crutches. I have several options….I secure the services of a personal trainer,do a programme myself,OR I head over to Thailand and seek the assistance of a physical trainer (Muay Thai) in LOS to assist me in getting back to physical health / strength. The latter is possibly more of what I seek, as it would allow me the opportunity to both improve physically and also to enjoy a long break ( perhaps 3 months). So here is the question - does any member of the group have any personal knowledge of a camp / gym / exercise establishment which focuses on rehab ? I am not looking for a city situation but rather a situation which could be away from the ‘touristy ‘ places? I have travelled LOS and have seen training camps around Phuket and the south side of LOS….but,I do not have the right  information I seek.
Would be great to get some advice from the guys on the group ! 
 

Kiwi.

[Old Hippie]

4 hours ago, Kiwi said:

Right,so here’s my story. After 50 odd years,I  am retiring in three days. And? Well now I need  help. Advice rather.

I have struggled through an injury (from my 20’s - diving accident damaging the vertebrae  C3 / C4 /C5) and with all the long hours and over exertion put into my business, I have made the injury worse. Have ended up on two handheld crutches.However,I now have the time to allocate to rebuilding my strength to get away from the crutches. I have several options….I secure the services of a personal trainer,do a programme myself,OR I head over to Thailand and seek the assistance of a physical trainer (Muay Thai) in LOS to assist me in getting back to physical health / strength. The latter is possibly more of what I seek, as it would allow me the opportunity to both improve physically and also to enjoy a long break ( perhaps 3 months). So here is the question - does any member of the group have any personal knowledge of a camp / gym / exercise establishment which focuses on rehab ? I am not looking for a city situation but rather a situation which could be away from the ‘touristy ‘ places? I have travelled LOS and have seen training camps around Phuket and the south side of LOS….but,I do not have the right  information I seek.
Would be great to get some advice from the guys on the group ! 
 

Kiwi.

I too shall retire in 2 years…after years of martial arts including Muay Thai and a very physical job, I can honestly ask “…won’t Muay Thai aggregate your injuries as it does mine..?”  That said…I am not aware of MT Gyms that specifically have any rehabilitation specialists as most are very bare bones. The most “modern camp” that caters almost exclusively to foreigners is probably Fairtex, which is also a hated name in Thai Muay Thai. They are located in Pattaya. There was a branch next to their factory (they make great gear) in  Bangplee, Smaug Prakhan but I think that one shut down. There is a great Gym called Jitti Gym off Ratchadapiesek, (they may have moved)  And Ingram Gym which is now near Phaya Thai. I heard Jitti is still bare bones traditional. And Ingram may be a bit more upscale.  There was also a camp in Lumpini park and one Just outside Lumpini just off the “green lung exercise path.” I think that one is more for police training, not sure. In the Sukhumvit area, there is Jetts gym, which is solely an exercise gym, but they might have trainers who are more rehab oriented. Good luck, injuries suck…

[bust]

Agree with OH. Impact activities only aggravate spinal issues. I have degenerative discs and have managed to avoid any issues by staying fairly active in other ways. Yoga was always highly recommended for me. Perhaps you need somewhere like this. The Pink Flamingo looks fun 😊

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qJk3eg0jMAfxjqZFXYFVMCc3msAGmaEO/view

[Redbaron]

Have not been to LOS for years but if in your shoes I'd be speaking with my GP about what kind of program / rehab / exercises etc would be suitable for rebuilding strength and mobility.

After a good conversation with the doc, putting together some kind of program should not be too hard. Maybe if able engage the services of a physiotherapist and/or occupational therapist. The right advice and plan makes a huge difference to outcomes. The differences I see daily with patients who do vs don't do their rehab properly when it comes to long or short term injuries is night and day. 

[Coss]

59 minutes ago, Redbaron said:

The differences I see daily with patients who do vs don't do their rehab properly when it comes to long or short term injuries is night and day. 

I'll add my 10¢ here, I know two ladies, both in their early 60s, who both had very similar knee surgeries (replacements), one did all the physio, swimming pool exercises etc etc and she's tripping the light fantastic, the other refused to do all the exercises etc, she now has a bad limp and will have from here on in.

[Redbaron]

Exactly Coss - new knees and new hips are our bread and butter - I've seen people in their 90's up and running after a day or two, OK maybe not running but mobile - and people in their 40's-60's still struggling after 6 months. It's nuts - and it's the example I give each and every one of our hip and knee replacement patients. The determined old ladies do us proud! 

[Old Hippie]

1 hour ago, Redbaron said:

Exactly Coss - new knees and new hips are our bread and butter - I've seen people in their 90's up and running after a day or two, OK maybe not running but mobile - and people in their 40's-60's still struggling after 6 months. It's nuts - and it's the example I give each and every one of our hip and knee replacement patients. The determined old ladies do us proud! 

I just had my left knee replaced, right was replaced 3.5 years or so ago. Recovery on this one is a bit slower and there is a little more pain and numbness involved. Took about 2+ years for the right one to feel normal, so I’m sure I’ll get there with my left. Hiking is doable, will try sea kayaking soon and scuba next month in Thailand.Martial arts is out at least for now. After a life time of it, I just won’t risk it. One wrong pop to the head and my neck and back would be gone. Sciatica does seem a bit worse following this surgery. have a burning nerve pain in my right hip at times…getting old sucks but beats the alternative…

[buffalo_bill]

18 hours ago, Kiwi said:

Would be great to get some advice from the guys on the group ! 

Are you talking about herniated discs ?

 

 

[Kiwi]

Hey,appreciate the responses. Was not seeking contact physio (my error ) rather seeking a trainer qualified is assisting with a rehab programme. However,I wished to do the rehab in LOS rather than in my country. The earlier comment on yoga is most apt - also the resort which centres around health !  I am once again appreciate of the input. 

[Old Hippie]

I seem to recall Buoakow, The famous Muay Thai fighter has some sort of place up in Chaing Mai. I did a quick google and found several “health retreats“ all over Thailand, you may find one that suits you! Good luck!