Neuropathy with back pain exercise
I am 73 and haven't been diagnosed with any kind of PN yet, although, through extensive research, determined that I have some form of PN in my feet. I have a conductive nerve test in June (first available). Experiencing numbness in toes and balls of both feet moving to ankles, that causes balance issues. No falls as of yet. To exacerbate this, I suffer from spinal stenosis at my L4/5 and S1. I've had a radio frequency ablation that failed and just had an epidural.
Enough about my symptoms.
I've only been able to bear standing no longer than 10 or 15 minutes without having to sit to relieve the back pain, so exercise has been out of the question for me. About a year and a half ago I bought a treadmill that just sits there because I just can't use it for much more than 5 minutes due to my back pain. My granddaughters get more out of it when they come to visit!
So, finally my question.
What is a good indoors exercise machine I can use to get back into some halfway decent shape? Get the legs strengthened and burn some calories. I used to have a recumbant, but found I just didn't care for it and sold it. I'm thinking an old fashioned stationary bike would be best. Good for legs and burning calories and easy on the back. Any other ideas that I can't think of would be greatly appreciated!
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I have a Teeter FreeStep which I use daily for 30 to 45 minutes for exercise. Good for cardio plus strengthening arms and legs. https://share.google/fZ69ba6PqMmj7LlNn
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2 ReactionsI am 75 with neuropathy, previous rounds of steroid injections and a laminectomy. I am facing neck and back surgeries in the future. Standing still for more than a few minutes is an issue, but I find daily walks with good walking shoes even if it is just a block or two, really helps. I can go 30 minutes on the bike at Planet Fitness, but it only helps my heart. I have accepted that my pain will always be there. To drive my truck, I need to wear minimalist shoes and have added a couple of bolts to my brake pedal to make sure my foot is in the right spot. Previously, my foot couldn't find the brake pedal and I drove through a thicket of bushes. Waiting for the tow truck was embarrassing!