Julia Tedesco
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| 01/25/2008 7:36 PM |
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Hi All:
I am looking for suggestions for or from those who have back trouble. I was in an accident about 5 years ago and since had 3 back surgeries and am currently undergoing nerve blocks. I have been cleared by doctor to exercise, I just need to know of some good exercises for stretching and things that will work the core. I am going to start taking walks and increase as I can. Would love to hear any suggestions.
Thanks
Julie 
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GRAMMA SUE
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| 01/25/2008 8:15 PM |
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Hi Julie,
I have not experienced the back problems that you have, so of course check this out with your doctor. I do experience the pain of sitting at a computer all day long. The exercise program that seems to benefit my back the most is pilates. Joseph Pilates was a dance instructor that went through back injury and developed these exercises to strengthen the core and not put pressure on the back. I would also think lite work on a rebounder or if available swimming would be helpful. Great blessings on your health journey. |
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PeggyRae
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| 01/25/2008 9:11 PM |
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I too am looking for a really good stretching exercise overall for Seniors. I battle arthritis and it seems to come and go. During this really cold spell here in Nebraska it seems to be "coming" instead of going. I take Jordon's supplements that he recommends also. But I am browsing and looking and I will let you know if I come up with a good one and you guys likewise ok? I did find one on www.activevideos.com/stretching called "more than stretch "by an RN for $19.95. It includes rebuilding and maintaining a healthy back among other things. Sounds like something I would like to try but it's one I hadn't seen before. I was just browsing through amazon.com and it came up. I think the stretching is very important and my back has really been acting up.
Health to you all,
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Rebecca
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| 01/27/2008 6:28 AM |
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| Julia - My husband has had severe back problems over the last 5 years. He has had disc fusion, injections, intrathecal pain pumps to the spine, etc. I have a rebounder that has a handlebar that you can hold. When I started the PWA program, I got it out. He wanted to try the rebounder.......loves it. Says it does not hurt his spine at all. Remember you don't jump high.....its resistance against the matt. You might want to try it. :) |
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Michael Chase
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| 02/13/2008 7:44 AM |
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| I agree with the stretching exercises. I've also been using an Inversion Core System chair since Christmas that adjusted the small of my back ... that, with back arches to build back strength, has really helped me. |
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Marcy Goldson
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| 03/22/2008 8:14 PM |
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| Again I am a strong advocate for water aerobics it is gentle on the joints and it works you get a great workup with half your body weight in the water. Water is an excellent resistant but gentle. |
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robin
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| 03/23/2008 2:04 PM |
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| Julia, everyone has awesome suggestions, write a list and bring it to your doctor and see what he recommends. He would know best what you are capable of at this time and guide you so that you don't overdo. I have severe arthritis in my spine, hips and pelvis, and I started with walking and stretching and work at increasing in increments. I have to watch what I do because I also have fibromyalgia. My daughter has been looking for a gym and found one with a swimming pool, and we are going to do some water aerobics together since she has back problems also. Good luck! |
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William Kubik
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| 03/25/2008 3:09 PM |
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Why not use the rubber stretch bands they have in therepy to start out. I am in a wheelchair with back and all kinds of problems. |
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William Kubik
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| 03/25/2008 3:11 PM |
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Why not use the rubber stretch bands they have in Physical Therapy. I started that way in my wheelchair. |
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robin
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| 03/26/2008 3:18 PM |
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| Hey William! Funny you should mention that! My doctor and I worked out a short routine for me, since she knows I am quite active and am not able to work out since my surgery. I have to avoid all core muscle work for 6-8 weeks, and one thing that she gave me was some resistance band work, and some hand weight work to try out. I am glad to have that much to start out with, since I usually do a lot more than that. I am just thankful that I have any option at all. She also told me not to do more than 15-20 minutes so as not to overdo. I wish you much luck with your recovery, and will keep you in my prayers! |
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Sharon Griesemer
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| 04/07/2008 3:50 PM |
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Hey Julie
I read your post and it sounds familiar....I had L5-S1 diskectomy the end of May last year. I was not allowed to do anything (not even sit) for 6 weeks then I started P.T. They really worked me like I had never had an injury so I quit and started to do my own thing at home. Lots of treadmill until I got tired of it then I tried yoga and core work (Pilates) and ab work. They do work. My doctor told me to walk 2 miles a day forever. I hope this helps. |
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mypinupgirl
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| 04/12/2009 1:15 PM |
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| I have had back trouble for the last 14 years and have been through just about everything except surgery. I have found that Pilates is a wonderful choice for working your core and helping your back. With the back probs I've had, my choice is the Pilates Reformer over mat work but both are great. I hope you're doing well in whatever fitness path you've chosen. |
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Misty
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| 04/20/2009 10:06 AM |
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| I haven't had back problems thank goodness but I think that pilates, yoga and water exercise would be helpful. I used to do water exercise when my knees weren't so good and it really helped. |
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