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Radiculopathy vs Peripheral Neuropathy - weakness in calves
Neuropathy | Last Active: May 24 6:05pm | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
It’s hard to know what to do, but I think it’s really important to try to give yourself the “best chance” by going to PT to get a good Home Exercise Program (strengthening, balance, range of motion) and perform it faithfully, buy an exercise bike (thanks for the tip, mentor John Bishop) and use it faithfully, walk daily for at least 30 minutes (I wear a brace), and hardest of all- work at getting and keeping your height/weight ratio within normal limits (decreasing stress on your spine).
I got sick and tired of the exercises and went “on strike”, only did the walking, and wow, it didn’t take long to see the difference in my abilities.
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Wow, centre, I so agree with everything you are saying. My past chiropractor told me, "Muscles have a memory." His comment kind of tickled me at first. Then my common sense kicked in and after a few bouts with self talk, I told myself, "If you don't use it, you will lose it." That's been a big ouch in my life because I don't like to exercise alone. I prefer groups with feedback and happy faces. But now that I'm in PT, I feel hope once again, and I will walk that mile once my muscles figure out their purpose in my life. CB
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I used to cycle 30 to 40 miles a week. I tried doing exercises, but it only ramped up my pain. I don't know if it's safe to continue exercising if it only gives you more pain. If I work through the pain, will it begin to diminish, or, will I do more damage to my body. It's a conundrum.