After a car accident I've gained 20 lbs and been living in constant pain. I used to cheer, dance, and kick box...but all those activities make the pain worse. Swimming is good but I need something else to help restore my shape and ease the restlessness.
What's a good activity that might not agitate the pain as much?
2007-01-07 17:01:35 · 9 answers · asked by Scotto 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I have chronic lower back pain and I find that plain old walking does a lot of good. Sure enough, if I take more than a day off from walking, the pain comes back. I do geocaching because I like to have a goal when I walk. There are lots of hides that are on flat or nearly flat ground. Don't be embarrassed to use a cane if it gets you going faster to burn more calories. I sometimes choose heavier terrain because my hiking stick can be used as a cane and I get a better workout.
2007-01-07 17:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be a dancer until cancer hit me then lymphedema. I can't do alot of things I used to but I have found that yoga, isometric stretches, and aerobics along with some walking tones alot of places pretty good. The stretches and yoga help pain too as it's stretching and moving gently in ways that strengthen the body but not too much to cause pain.
2007-01-07 17:06:11 · answer #2 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have recently experienced a similar situation. I would suggest you invest in some Tylenol extra strength or ibuprofen 800 and a good back brace. walk as much as possible and drink plenty of water. You could also take hot baths and use heating pads to help ease the pain.
2007-01-07 17:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-03 17:57:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't laugh, but have you considered chair yoga? It's designed specifically for those with chronic pain issues and will help with flexibility. It could also help ease the restlessness...
2007-01-07 17:05:37 · answer #5 · answered by kimawah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that Pilates and Yoga are good exercises to do when you have chronic pain.
2007-01-07 17:09:12 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where's the pain. Can't help you without better specifics.
2007-01-07 17:06:24 · answer #7 · answered by OU812 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should consult your doc on that cause there are different exercises for different pain. sometimes the wrong exercises will make the problem worse.your doc might send you for therspy as well..good luck
2007-01-07 17:04:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pilates and stretching/Yoga kind of activities.
2007-01-07 17:05:21 · answer #9 · answered by icunurse85 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋