there are good workouts for seniors. i recommend the dvd “skeletal fitness” by mirabai holland. i bought mine online at amazon.com
What I would do and suggest is that talk to your doctor and physio and check on what stretched or yoga is good for you.
Unsure of how the condition will effect this but I walk a lot usually with a backpack containing anything from light objects one day to heavy the next
The best thing exercise-wise would be to do careful, back-preserving stretches (as opposed to cardio and core work). Keeping the spine straight is very important in preserving it, so movements like squats, wall stretches, and floor leg lifts would all be a great help.
Sorry to hear about your back! :( I’m not a doctor by any means, but holding a good posture is one way—and there is a device on the market called Upright that is supposed to help. I haven’t tried it, so I can’t speak to it’s effectiveness on a personal level. I would speak to a physical therapist who could give you small exercises to help and I would suggest checking out some vitamins for bones and joints. Also, never underestimate the power of getting a good massage—hot stone, chair, etc.—for the pain. :)
I would avoid to fold my back. Try to use your arms, stand up your arms over your head, but you shouldn’t experience any pain. Keep your hands together, and stay in this position for just one minute (or less if you need). You should feel relaxation after the movement, not pain. You can try to elevate the arms and keep the hands elevated with the dorsal part of the hands together. This position is such more challenger!
Start with chair yoga. Or, if you have access to a pool, water aerobics. Light weight-bearing exercises are best and listen to your body. Even just 5 mins of movement is great!
I’m not really an expert in this area (I’m only 16) but I’ve heard it’s important to have strong muscles in the stomach to help strengthen your back. So maybe just do some simple belly muscle exercises and a few back exercises? Only what you are comfortable with of course. It is also important to not do to much or put to much pressure on your back. Hope this helps at all :) and have a good day.
Go to a Sports Medicine doctor, physiotherapist or a kinesiologist to learn safe stretches and exercise. And do some feep breathing exercises with them.
I suggest a few simple exercises to do every morning. Here is a link to a video that explains them: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uYnwg_prwi8
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