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I haven't seen many- some get dragged by girl friends/wives, that's all.
Try Bikram Yoga.
Why not take some group water aerobics classes?
Only problem is, it's filled with older women. (elderly women? how do I say it?)
+1 to getting a second opinion.
Thank you. The chiropractor wasn't very informative. (Duh - she thought the huge white circle on my X-ray, being the gallstone I just had surgery for, was either the world's largest kidney stone or a "calcified lymph node". Uh. Try again. Good thing I didn't take her word for it.) However, if I understand her correctly: Best case scenario - Chronic pain. Middle of the road - sciatica / pinched nerve. Worst case - it will lead to a ruptured disc.
When I walk, I began having tingling, shooting pain, and what feels like fire dripping down my right leg. After 30 minutes, the toes, foot, and leg below the knee are numb. When I try to hurt myself on the skin, I can't feel anything! It scares me. I don't think that is normal. She said she did not see the discs pinching my nerve on the X-rays so she does not believe I have sciatica. She seems to think the arthritis is a bigger issue than the DDD. However, the right side where I have symptoms is indeed the same side of the discs where the problem lies. I do believe I have sciatica. She also looked for cancer as a cause of the nerve problems in the right leg but no signs there, thank God.
Regardless of age, she says she sees this a lot on young women who've carried a baby. I guess it's quite common. The posture changes as the center of gravity does to bear the load. That puts undue stress on the vertebrae, joints, etc.
I took the X-rays to my PCP and discussed the symptoms at my physical. She was the one who was smart enough to realize I had a gallbladder problem after seeing the films. However, we got sidetracked with that. When I mentioned the nerve problems and pain again next time I saw her, she didn't seem concerned at all. She was the one who recommended swimming and a recumbent bike and/or visit a physical therapist.
I haven't been back to the chiropractor. I was very, very uncomfortable around her. She did do something like a "tens unit" with electrical stimulation and heat. But then she would massage me in a very uncomfortable way. She would make inappropriate jokes and... "sounds"... I think she "enjoyed" the massage more than I did. Every time, it would get... more... "uncomfortable". I really don't know how to say this... I'm not being as blunt telling you guys as I was telling Mr. SoCal when I got home!
I don't want to go back.
EEEK chiropractors! I would go see an orthopedic surgeon.
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Worse than realtors? haha
I do have a bad habit of cracking my back (those who know, know what I'm talking about), so maybe that keeps it stretched and strengthened.
For starters, more of a man's workout ;-)
It is intense and sweaty. Regular yoga sometimes ends up being just twist-turn-stretch routine..
usctrojancpa
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That's what I do and then I'm too lazy to go get a snack so I just dont go. hahabones said:Cubic Zirconia said:Coming back to our original topic..
I walk only 2/3 days a week, and weight train once a week. Not enough, but better than nothing. Husband is being very nice, keeping a healthy snack on the table so that I don't come home from work and pick up, and start eating everything I see. Toned down from a pack of cookies and hot chocolate to a healthy snack and coffee (or is it latte?).
It is hard, the last ten pounds.
Also, from X, I went to X+40 in twelve years. Won't go back to X in four months..
SoCal- still walking?
IHO - making small changes?
Homer - six pack?
icey- how are you doing? I don't know your goals, but I know you are eating healthy/ working out..
Others- please feel free to share what you do to maintain/ stay healthy..
Oh, BTW I bought Wasabi almonds, and ate exactly 17
I do yoga, pilates and run. And I mainly eat whatever I want in moderation. To aid in the "eat whatever I want" department - I don't stock very much at home so the temptations aren't there. I also eat 5-6 small meals a day (versus 3 regular sized ones).
usctrojancpa
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My dad has arthritis in his knees, wrists, elbows, and shoulders (he was extremely active when he was younger) and swimming is the best exercise for him because of no pressure on his joints. He also had 2 bad hips which were both replaced in the past 18 months in Poland so at least no more hip pain. If you don't have an association pool, maybe consider putting in a pool at your house.SoCal said:SoCal also got some bad news from the doctor recently which may affect what I can do from now on.My lower back and hips hurt. My knees hurt, too. Exercise is hard because of my joint pain. My x-rays show I have arthritis / beginning of degenerative disc disease in my spine. What?? Arthritis is for old people. :'( She says it's due to carrying the ginormous babies (9 lbs. 6 oz and 9 lbs. 9 oz. Head size of the first one broke the hospital record that month.) ??? Don't look at me like that. I am not a small woman, okay? Anyway, I never thought about the lasting effects. It was a surprise to me.
Anyway, she says to only do swimming or a recumbent bike.
To show how well I listen: I am doing hikes every weekend out in the canyons with a bottle of Ibuprofen. I kind of want to share with everyone how to find the hike locations and docent-led tours... because it's cool, but I kind of don't want to give away my location. Hmm. I'll just say there are some really cool things you can do. for example: a night time hike in December to watch meteor showers. It's good exercise, too.
usctrojancpa
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Are there any guys at pilates classes?bones said:
cubiczirconia
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USCTrojanCPA said:
I haven't seen many- some get dragged by girl friends/wives, that's all.
Try Bikram Yoga.
cubiczirconia
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SoCal said:
Why not take some group water aerobics classes?
Only problem is, it's filled with older women. (elderly women? how do I say it?)
irvinehomeowner
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About back ailments... I would get 2nd/3rd/4th opinions.
Back when I was younger, I was diagnosed with a herniated disk. Did months of PT and it didn't help. The last resort was back surgery where they would fuse my vertebrae but my doc wanted to try one more thing... sent me to a PT who did deep tissue massage and back muscle strengthening. Been virtually pain free for years. The back will act up every once in a while (probably 2 times that I can remember in the past decade or so)... but rest, stretching, repeating some of those back exercises fixes it.
Back when I was younger, I was diagnosed with a herniated disk. Did months of PT and it didn't help. The last resort was back surgery where they would fuse my vertebrae but my doc wanted to try one more thing... sent me to a PT who did deep tissue massage and back muscle strengthening. Been virtually pain free for years. The back will act up every once in a while (probably 2 times that I can remember in the past decade or so)... but rest, stretching, repeating some of those back exercises fixes it.
cubiczirconia
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irvinehomeowner said:
+1 to getting a second opinion.
socal78
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qwerty said:
Thank you. The chiropractor wasn't very informative. (Duh - she thought the huge white circle on my X-ray, being the gallstone I just had surgery for, was either the world's largest kidney stone or a "calcified lymph node". Uh. Try again. Good thing I didn't take her word for it.) However, if I understand her correctly: Best case scenario - Chronic pain. Middle of the road - sciatica / pinched nerve. Worst case - it will lead to a ruptured disc.
When I walk, I began having tingling, shooting pain, and what feels like fire dripping down my right leg. After 30 minutes, the toes, foot, and leg below the knee are numb. When I try to hurt myself on the skin, I can't feel anything! It scares me. I don't think that is normal. She said she did not see the discs pinching my nerve on the X-rays so she does not believe I have sciatica. She seems to think the arthritis is a bigger issue than the DDD. However, the right side where I have symptoms is indeed the same side of the discs where the problem lies. I do believe I have sciatica. She also looked for cancer as a cause of the nerve problems in the right leg but no signs there, thank God.
Regardless of age, she says she sees this a lot on young women who've carried a baby. I guess it's quite common. The posture changes as the center of gravity does to bear the load. That puts undue stress on the vertebrae, joints, etc.
socal78
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Cubic Zirconia said:
I took the X-rays to my PCP and discussed the symptoms at my physical. She was the one who was smart enough to realize I had a gallbladder problem after seeing the films. However, we got sidetracked with that. When I mentioned the nerve problems and pain again next time I saw her, she didn't seem concerned at all. She was the one who recommended swimming and a recumbent bike and/or visit a physical therapist.
I haven't been back to the chiropractor. I was very, very uncomfortable around her. She did do something like a "tens unit" with electrical stimulation and heat. But then she would massage me in a very uncomfortable way. She would make inappropriate jokes and... "sounds"... I think she "enjoyed" the massage more than I did. Every time, it would get... more... "uncomfortable". I really don't know how to say this... I'm not being as blunt telling you guys as I was telling Mr. SoCal when I got home!
I don't want to go back.
usctrojancpa
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bones said:
EEEK chiropractors! I would go see an orthopedic surgeon.
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Worse than realtors? haha
usctrojancpa
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I dont know about Bikram and sweating but I do need to limber up because I'm as stiff as a broad (never really did much stretching even when I played sports in HS). ???bones said:Cubic Zirconia said:
CZ is right.... just a handful. There are more guys at Bikram if you can handle the smelly sweat
irvinehomeowner
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Nope... that's the weird part... I thought I would have to keep up with the strengthening but I haven't seen the guy since he first released me. The two times I had pain, I thought I would have to restart but after a few days, it went away and I was right as rain again.SoCal said:
I do have a bad habit of cracking my back (those who know, know what I'm talking about), so maybe that keeps it stretched and strengthened.
usctrojancpa
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What benefits does Bikram yoga have versus regular yoga?bones said:USCTrojanCPA said:I dont know about Bikram and sweating but I do need to limber up because I'm as stiff as a broad.bones said:Cubic Zirconia said:
CZ is right.... just a handful. There are more guys at Bikram if you can handle the smelly sweat
Yoga should help. CorePower over in Woodbridge has different levels. The Level 1 is in regular heat and it progressively gets hotter... so you may want to check that out. I think first week is free.
cubiczirconia
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USCTrojanCPA said:What benefits does Bikram yoga have versus regular yoga?bones said:USCTrojanCPA said:I dont know about Bikram and sweating but I do need to limber up because I'm as stiff as a broad.bones said:Cubic Zirconia said:
CZ is right.... just a handful. There are more guys at Bikram if you can handle the smelly sweat
Yoga should help. CorePower over in Woodbridge has different levels. The Level 1 is in regular heat and it progressively gets hotter... so you may want to check that out. I think first week is free.
For starters, more of a man's workout ;-)
It is intense and sweaty. Regular yoga sometimes ends up being just twist-turn-stretch routine..
cubiczirconia
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TI hike- anyone?
Will definitely second the Bikram yoga for flexibility and balance !
I do mine at home but it's Barkan method, so they go through the poses once and the instructor is laid back and "guy friendly". (No offense ladies!) The second week after I started, literally my entire body started popping all over. I wish I had done this years ago, I can't imagine all the injuries I would have saved. Alot of the stretches are the same as what we did in sports, so they are familiar. Some are really easy, some I still can't do like standing head to knee pose. I'm actually doing the bow pose without falling over recently, but it's still really tough.
I like the DVD because it has two instructors and the narrator (Barkan) and the girl will always do the harder pose so if you can't do it, the guy does the alternative.
I'd like to go to class, especially since there are alot of very attractive and super nice girls there, but I know I always get derailed by after work classes by the inevitable 3AM phone call or 12 hour workday, so I do everything at home, and am super happy with the lifestyle flexibility it gives me. We had a project at work that ran long one night and I didn't get home till midnight, so I was doing my yoga at 1AM, hell yeah, felt so free to be able to do that.
The other thing I like about doing it at home is I like zoning out after the class to meditate, it's like everything gets quiet and I'm literally in another universe, pretty awesome and restorative to enjoy a quiet mind for a little bit.
I just turn the space heater all the way up and close the door and it takes about 40 minutes total:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Barkan-Method-Hot-Yoga/dp/B001CCVFPO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351126444&sr=8-1&keywords=barkan+method
I do mine at home but it's Barkan method, so they go through the poses once and the instructor is laid back and "guy friendly". (No offense ladies!) The second week after I started, literally my entire body started popping all over. I wish I had done this years ago, I can't imagine all the injuries I would have saved. Alot of the stretches are the same as what we did in sports, so they are familiar. Some are really easy, some I still can't do like standing head to knee pose. I'm actually doing the bow pose without falling over recently, but it's still really tough.
I like the DVD because it has two instructors and the narrator (Barkan) and the girl will always do the harder pose so if you can't do it, the guy does the alternative.
I'd like to go to class, especially since there are alot of very attractive and super nice girls there, but I know I always get derailed by after work classes by the inevitable 3AM phone call or 12 hour workday, so I do everything at home, and am super happy with the lifestyle flexibility it gives me. We had a project at work that ran long one night and I didn't get home till midnight, so I was doing my yoga at 1AM, hell yeah, felt so free to be able to do that.
The other thing I like about doing it at home is I like zoning out after the class to meditate, it's like everything gets quiet and I'm literally in another universe, pretty awesome and restorative to enjoy a quiet mind for a little bit.
I just turn the space heater all the way up and close the door and it takes about 40 minutes total:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Barkan-Method-Hot-Yoga/dp/B001CCVFPO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351126444&sr=8-1&keywords=barkan+method