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gluteal tendinopathy with tendon and muscle tears

Posted by spillihped @spillihped, Oct 4, 2025

I'm looking for a support group for folks with gluteal tendinopathy with tendon and muscle tears.
This occurred spontaneously (i.e., no trauma) in early November, after my first COVID bout in October 2024.
I've had some relief of pain with two sets of "shock therapy" (EPAT: Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology) and physical therapy, acupuncture, specific exercises.
Now I can walk a couple of miles on flat ground, but I live in the hills and still can't walk around the block or climb stairs easily.
I'd be grateful for any discussion/suggestions.
Thank you,
Chiara

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spillihped | @spillihped | 1 day ago

Dear @twistedwillow -

I don't think having had hip replacement would interfere w/shock therapy; don't see how that would interfere. However, whoever gives you the treatment can tell you definitively. My physiatrist (physical medicine doc) gave me the treatments. Good luck!

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hjabs | @hjabs | 18 hours ago
In reply to @ellesea01 "Ouch. Wow that's definitely cruddy. Feel for ya. At least we're not alone & that is..." + (show)
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Ouch. Wow that's definitely cruddy. Feel for ya.
At least we're not alone & that is a very good feather in our caps so to speak. I have never considered that type of therapy. Interesting...!!
Please let me know how tomorrows stuff goes ok?

Nice to hear from you. Chat later. On your team.!! \*

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@ellesea01 so I did my consultation and I will be having my first shockwave treatment on Monday.
I also went to my doctor and we’re going to try Nitroglycerin patches as well. It’s supposed to help with Tendon healing and pain but mixed results from studies. At this point I’ll try anything and of course along with physio therapy exercises . I’ll update after Monday ! Also you’re right it does help to know we’re not alone !

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ellesea01 | @ellesea01 | 16 hours ago
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@ellesea01 so I did my consultation and I will be having my first shockwave treatment on Monday.
I also went to my doctor and we’re going to try Nitroglycerin patches as well. It’s supposed to help with Tendon healing and pain but mixed results from studies. At this point I’ll try anything and of course along with physio therapy exercises . I’ll update after Monday ! Also you’re right it does help to know we’re not alone !

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@hjabs Glad things are moving along. So a few more hopefully helpful changes with your PT.
Fingers crossed. Appreciate your update. Rooting 4 ya. Ttyl !!

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