I have sever scoliosis. I have a 30 degree curve in my upper spine and a 45 degree curve in my lower spine. I have 2 herniated disk in my lower spine (L3-L4 & L4-L5) I also have 2 pinched nerves affecting my hips and legs. It is hard for me to bend and sit up with my legs strait out in front of me. I an not allowed to do sit up or stomach crunches nor stand , walk or sit for long periods of time..
I would like to firm up my mid section. (stomach area) What type of exercise can i do without hurting myself????
2006-09-14 10:57:42 · 5 answers · asked by dragonfly 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I have been to a phyisical theripist and they cant do anything for me.
2006-09-14 11:07:15 · update #1
I know of someone with similar problems. You are not going to be able to exercise your middle without aggrivating your problems, hon. Watch your fat intake, and use ankle weights and free hand weights to lift in a chair to keep those legs and arms lookin good. You can contract/expand your tummy muscles repeatedly while sitting, that is about all I can think of.
2006-09-14 11:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by el 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, u should consult a professional--a physical therapist. U can also try holding in ur tummy for so many seconds, start out w/like 20-30 secs & work ur way up. Also, avoid junk food. Drink lots of water to flush out ur system. Good luck!
2006-09-14 18:09:53 · answer #2 · answered by Sheryl R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are abdominal exercises you can do sitting. Ask a physical therapist to show you or check out a book or DVD. I have seen DVD for elderly with seated exercises.
2006-09-14 18:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by Starr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i dont know if this will hrut or not, but you could sit down and put your feet to feet and thats called the butterfly, but you have to kinda hold your feet together. then, slowly, you can try putting your head to your feet, getting closer and closer each time. im 11 and i started ballet 2 years ago (i dont do it anymore) and that worked for me cuz i was totally out of shape (im not fat. this guy have me the nickname skinny) meaning that i needed to stretch more, and thats what i DO and i feel great everyday... just dont bend your back down so hard that you hurt yourself permanently... get closer and closer each time... SLOWLY
2006-09-14 18:19:49 · answer #4 · answered by chipmunky36 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read tips on alot of different exercises and toning programs to pick from , yoga, Pilate's etc....you should be able to do some of the routines and mix a match them to the ones you are capable of doing all on this site
2006-09-14 18:08:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋