Monroe: MRI: Parker's pain is from muscle strain

[duncan228]

MRI: Parker's pain is from muscle strain (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2010/02/mri-result-conf.html)
By Mike Monroe

In many ways, the mystery continues for Tony Parker.

An MRI exam on Monday showed that Parker, the Spurs' starting point guard, has a mild strain of the left iliopsoas, which sounds more like small dinosaur than a small group of muscles on the front side of the hip joint, which is what it is.

The good news: The team's medical staff has not ordered Parker to sit out for an extended period of time.

The Spurs officially list Parker's availability as day to day, which means the real mystery is whether or not he will be available when the Spurs meet the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at AT&T Center, their first home game this month.

Parker sat out Sunday's game in Detroit. According to a team spokesperson, he is expected to participate in a scheduled practice session on Tuesday afternoon.

[crc21209]

Sounds like it's going to be like this for awhile...he wont know how he feel's until the day of a game...

[Dr. Gonzo]

They should've traded his ass.

[objective]

which sounds more like small dinosaur than a small group of muscles

that might be even worse than what we get from McDonald.

[Kori Ellis]

Good news. He should be able to heal up quickly.

[mexicanjunior]

Better to shut him down than have him risk injuring his hip and foot even worse...

[timvp]

Sounds like TP got diagnosed with "worn down from playing too much basketball".

[rascal]

Sounds like TP got diagnosed with "worn down from playing too much basketball".

Spurs are in a good position to give him rest with that diagnosis. Let the tank begin.

[ElNono]

Good news. He should be able to heal up quickly.

+1

If anything, let's see if we can make a final push...

[Mel_13]

Sounds like TP got diagnosed with "worn down from playing too much basketball".

Can't wait to see him play in Turkey.

[Buddy Holly]

Sounds like TP got diagnosed with "worn down from playing too much basketball".

Is the prescription: "Play more basketball. Lots more."

[Bukefal]

Good news. He should be able to heal up quickly.

I hope so, we need him!

[lurker23]

Not particularly great news, in my opinion. As I said in another thread, I'd rather shut him down for a couple weeks and get him closer to 100%.

[rascal]

Not particularly great news, in my opinion. As I said in another thread, I'd rather shut him down for a couple weeks and get him closer to 100%.

They may still do that. Its great news. Nothing too serious and it gives the spurs the option to make a call any way they want- play him or sit him- tank or make a push for the playoffs.

[alchemist]

Pop needs to shut him down, he needs to be fresh for the NT play

[FalleNxWiZarDx]

Pop needs to shut him down, he needs to be fresh for the NT play


:lol

[Kori Ellis]

Not particularly great news, in my opinion. As I said in another thread, I'd rather shut him down for a couple weeks and get him closer to 100%.

It's not good news that it's just a slight strain? That's about as good as it gets.

[Muser]

Shut him down.

[rascal]

It's not good news that it's just a slight strain? That's about as good as it gets.

A slight strain can be aggravated and takes time to heal completly. It could be an ongoing thing if he rushes back while it is not healed.

[lurker23]

It's not good news that it's just a slight strain? That's about as good as it gets.

I guess I'm more disappointed that they consider him day-to-day. With the same prognosis and a doctor's recommendation of 1-3 weeks off the court, I'd be much happier about Tony's chance of getting through the rest of the season at full strength.

[Dex]

Does anyone else find it kind of funny that Parker is too ragged to play in games, but he's still being put through practices?

[in2deep]

Sounds like TP got diagnosed with "worn down from playing too much basketball".

don't worry. with Spurs early summer, he'll get plenty of rest to be ready for World's in Turkey

[SpurCharger]

Yeah Let Him rest So He Can Benefit Team France....

[Sean Cagney]

Sounds like TP got diagnosed with "worn down from playing too much basketball".

^^^^^^ This. Rest this summer young man, if he wants to play then the Spurs should think of trading him because this will not get better with no rest.

[SpurNation]

Alright...Game Time Decisions.

Excuse me...I mean...What other (mis)fortune could bestow the Spurs this bleak season of underachievement. Players not being able to play or perform at their best. A muscle strain here. A tendon problem there.

All at a time when other teams are gearing up for the playoffs. What a shame. The Spurs might not be able to land a playoff spot.



Let's see. Who will be in next year's draft?

[edmon]

small group of muscles on the front side of the hip

Scratch it on the bench, rub some vagisil on it, whatever, just get in the damn game.:lol

[Allanon]

This is the funniest thread on ST today.

Y'all are just plain wrong talking about Tony like this :lol

[boutons_deux]

"let's see if we can make a final push"

The Fat Lady Has Sung.

We know how this opera ends.

[tp2021]

The way Tony plays through his injury will probably determine the goals for the rest of the season. If it continues to bother him without improvement, it will be the straw that breaks the camel's back on the season, and everyone will know 100% that they are not contending for anything this year. Conversely, if he responds well it could be what keeps the team's season on life support until they break through (or finally give in)

[Capt Bringdown]

There's an incentive to play for one's National team, that's the problem. Players are rewarded for playing in the sense that if they get injured or run themselves down playing in off-season national team play, they still get their NBA paycheck.
No consequences for spoiled, selfish millionaires in other words.
Not very fair to the NBA owners and fans in my opinion.

[SenorSpur]

Tell Tony to rub some dirt on that hip. It'll be good as new.

[Mel_13]

Tell Tony to rub some dirt on that hip. It'll be good as new.

Or:

EwngS34B_Vw

[Dunc n Dave]

I say Pop should make him play through the injury and play him 40+ minutes a game. Maybe that'll convince him to take a summer off to heal up. Hell, he's the youngest of the big 3 so he should be able to handle big minutes.

If we sit him and let him heal up right before the playoffs, he'll play for the French NT for sure and we'll be in the same boat next season right around this time.

[Grundle]

Tell Tony to rub some dirt on that hip. It'll be good as new.

I hear cheese works wonders.

[superjames1992]

Not particularly great news, in my opinion. As I said in another thread, I'd rather shut him down for a couple weeks and get him closer to 100%.
Shutting him down would be nice, but the Spurs cannot afford to do that unless they want to risk not making the playoffs. This isn't like past years. SAS is 7th in the West...

[Thompson]

Shutting him down would be nice, but the Spurs cannot afford to do that unless they want to risk not making the playoffs. This isn't like past years. SAS is 7th in the West...

So our options are:

A. Shut Parker down until he's healthy; Spurs make playoffs with Parker healthy and might do some damage.

B. Shut Parker down until he's healthy; Spurs miss playoffs, but have a better draft pick.

C. Ride worn out Parker, limp into playoffs and get annihilated in the first round.

D. Ride worn out Parker, miss playoffs anyway.

I'll take A or B; there is risk involved, but I prefer either to options C or D.

[SequSpur]

That is the muscle right between the labia minora and labia majora.

What a fuckin puss.

[rascal]

Eva wore him out.

[Brazil]

This is the funniest thread on ST today.

Y'all are just plain wrong talking about Tony like this :lol

everybody on ST will be happy soon when TP will sign for LA for derek fisher and sasha

[Xevious]

Hip problems aside, his plantar fasciitis is not going to heal before the playoffs no matter how much you rest him. And if he plays into the playoffs and then for his NT, he'll continue to have foot problems. He needs to take the entire summer off.