Snapping tendon

**jeanie** · 05-24-2011, 02:41 PM

I am six months post op and doing pretty well. I have received so much support from this site and appreciate the kindness of moderators in answering my questions and concerns. In my last post about being sleepy, I received good advice about having become so de-conditioned. I have started exercising vigorously twice a week with my trainer, and continue with PT about every other week. Now I'm having a problem with walking. My tendon snaps over my bone, making a snapping or popping noise inside my body, and causing low-level pain and a lot of discomfort with each step. If I bend over, and walk with a stoop, the popping does not happen. But I look really weird. I wondered if anyone else had this happen to them, and how long it to remediate. My physical therapist says that it is part of the de-conditioning process, and gave me a bunch of exercises to do that so far it hasn't helped. Please tell me that this too shall pass

**Gilbert P** · 05-24-2011, 02:57 PM

Hi Jeanie

Which Tendon- Ankle, Knee, Hip, Spine?

Have you had your walk checked are you balanced?

Keep us posted

Gil

**jeanie** · 05-24-2011, 03:07 PM

Right hip, up at the groin/pelvis. The PT looked at my walk, but I have issues with my feet too. I have hammertoes that arch up and don't grip when I walk. Plus I can't stand on my tip-toes which the PT thought might be neurological damage from the spine -- as this was happening prior to surgery. I tend to shuffle. The tendon snap does nto help matters! Thanks for your thoughts and prompt reply!

Originally Posted by Gilbert P

Hi Jeanie

Which Tendon- Ankle, Knee, Hip, Spine?

Have you had your walk checked are you balanced?

Keep us posted

Gil

**Gilbert P** · 05-24-2011, 05:10 PM

Hi Jeanie

The tip toe walking will get better with time. Mine did it was lots of work.

Can you ride a stationary bike? this may help your hip issues.

Never Give Up

Gil

**KanRunMo** · 05-24-2011, 06:11 PM

In the ankle, tendon snapping is not serious and will not cause any problems. I haven't heard about the hip tendon snapping.

**Justin** · 05-24-2011, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by jeanie

Right hip, up at the groin/pelvis. The PT looked at my walk, but I have issues with my feet too. I have hammertoes that arch up and don't grip when I walk. Plus I can't stand on my tip-toes which the PT thought might be neurological damage from the spine -- as this was happening prior to surgery. I tend to shuffle. The tendon snap does nto help matters! Thanks for your thoughts and prompt reply!

Hi Jeanie,

What kind of exercises are you doing with your PT? Any abdominal work? It kind of sounds like your hip flexors (here's a link for a visual) and/or inguinal ligament.

When does the tendon "snap?" Just curious, as your description has peaked my interest.

**jeanie** · 06-30-2011, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by Justin

Hi Jeanie,

What kind of exercises are you doing with your PT? Any abdominal work? It kind of sounds like your hip flexors (here's a link for a visual) and/or inguinal ligament.

When does the tendon "snap?" Just curious, as your description has peaked my interest.

The tendon or ligament or whatever, snaps or pops every time I take a step with my right leg. Sometimes I can take a dozen steps before it starts. I have been doing exercises in PT to strengthen my abs and butt, also to stretch my muscles. I work out with my trainer twice a week and ride the bike, do stretches and strengthening exercises. I took 10 days of Motrin, did two weeks of daily ultrasound. I don't notice any difference. Pain goes between a 2-3 with each snap. If I lean over slightly it does not pop, but I look really weird and old, but that's generally how I get anywhere walking. It de-motivates me from walking and is incredibly annoying. I see the orthopedic surgeon on July 13 and maybe he has some idea. If not, I obtained a referral to a physical medicine Dr., And maybe she would have some idea. I'll let you know what happens.
Thank you so much for all your interest and support,
jeanie

**jeanie** · 06-30-2011, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by Gilbert P

Hi Jeanie

The tip toe walking will get better with time. Mine did it was lots of work.

Can you ride a stationary bike? this may help your hip issues.

Never Give Up

Gil

I'll never give up, and your support and encouragement helps me with that determination. I do ride the stationary bike twice a week. I really appreciate your statement about tip toe walking being a lot of work, as that is my experience. I think the chronic back pain for so many years, plus my bad feet with hammer toes, made me start to lose strength in my calf muscles, and without realizing it, I was shuffling when I walked. I just lost strength and I still don't have it back. BI am trying to do calf raises although I have to lean on the counter to do them. Thank you again for your support.
Jeanie