AS & Movement/Exercise
Hi, everyone. I'm very interested to hear what kind of movement and exercise you do — if you can still do exercise, of course.
While there are things I can't do, like running (ah, the spinal torture!!!)...I still dance, swim, and walk.
Dancing (I use YouTube dance videos) only works when I'm on a yoga mat so I'm not pounding my spine. Swimming is excellent for me and I always feel GREAT but I don't typically have access to a pool.
Walking is useful too, but honestly, if I aim to walk 10,000 steps per day, it KILLS ME but about 7k. If I'm honest, it hurts most of the time...but it starts to really kill me (my hips and lower back) at 7k.
So - does walking hurt/affect you?
What kind of shoes do you wear for back support?
Lisa Marie Basile , Mel_Indy, Re: exercise, I do water exercise for people with arthritis and I work out with the MS Gym as I also have MS, I noticed that you asked about shoes. I transitioned to barefoot shoes. Amazingly, I walk better now than I did even 2 years ago. I get more feedback from my feet from tactile input from the ground. I also use the 'Naboso' tactile insoles that assist me with that feedback from the ground.
The other thing I use is walking sticks. 2 of them. What this does is allows me to walk longer and in a more erect position, so I am less tired.
LisaWY
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Wow! Good for you.
Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful finds!
~Doreen (Team Member)
Strength training and physical therapy
I work out twice per week and I go to PT once every week. Combined they are really helpful.,
I love it!
Good for you!
~Doreen (Team Member)
Not much. But When I can,I walk the wall up and down. Then I try leg stretches. It all depends of the pain of the day.
Thanks for sharing! Walking up and down a wall is a good way to keep the weight off the lower body while moving those legs and strengthening the upper body. But it surely depends on the day and how much pain is limiting activity. Hoping you are having a low-pain day. Rebecca (team member)
stretching, yoga, hydrotherapy (exercise in warm water), walking, cycling, swimming
