Neuropathy & Exercise

I miss living there with all the fresh produce at the farms. It was easy to live a healthy life there. My doctors at Stanford University Hospital were great

I have spinal stenosis causing neuropathy in feet! Walking seems to help however I can’t walk to far

@wilcy, I don't have spinal stenosis but do have peripheral neuropathy in my feet and calves. Like you I am thankful that I can take walks but they are shorter than before. I have a very small, portable electricity driven whirlpool tub just for my feet. I asked my neurologist about water therapy but he said it would do nothing to help. I do use the little tub though because it makes me feel better and that I am doing something nice for my feet...may not improve the damaged nerves, but is does improve my spirits.

Congratulations @southwind. I am very impressed with your positive attitude, which similar to mine. I am combining diet, exercise with the discipline of Neuroplasticity. I am aged 89 years, and firmly believe I will overcome my Peripheral-neuropathy, as I see small improvements on a daily basis.Send mè your phone numbers etc, and I will contact on video, for a good yarn. Re your back problem , without much about you, I believe having a strong core, does help tremendously. I am very strict with my diet, and pleased to say on medication of any description.

Have you tried a Lo Bak Trax, I have found some pretty good results with using this. I have used it for 30 seconds, 6 repetitions a day and it has helped me a lot. I have spinal stenosis and degenative disc disease, but I have noticed a relief in the neurapathy in my feet also. Check with your doctor if he thinks that it will work without hurting you. It is like having spinal decompression. Always ask your Dr. if it is okay, my Dr. said it was fine for me to try, just start slow. You can buy one on Amazon and some drug stores carry (maybe Walmart too.) they are very inexpensive, under $20 and you can watch videos on Youtube.com, See if it helps you, good luck PS: i also use a cold laser device and hemp cream for relief of the burning.

Just trying to find the energy to get up and exercise. Is riding a bike or lunges with weights good for recovery?

Hi @dcavasos, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am be no means an expert and have no medical background but I think it might be a little different for each of us. I try to start off slow and not exercise until it hurts. I think as we get older we need to build up and take things a little slower. I think riding a bike and/or lunges with weights can be good but it might be a good idea to discuss it with your doctor if you have any physical ailments.

Thank you and I will check with my doctor.

I am also by no means a doctor, but I don’t know the doctors have all the answers when it comes to dealing with individual cases. I have an excellent body worker that I’ve been working with for decades. Try to find a physical therapist or some kind of expert in Rehab. This might be where your doctor could help. In the meantime, I suggest walking and or very light exercise, until you can build yourself up to figuring out what’s best for you personally. I don’t know how old you are but I would suggest that you explore YouTube and try out some exercises that are aimed at seniors. That’s probably the easiest place to start. Good luck!

I watch my grandsons ( three of them ) everywhere they go it's on the run. You are so right we must make ourselves exercise every chance we get. My grandsons don't have a ounce of fat on them, I wish I could say that. Take care and exercise often.