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How can I improve bone density when it hurts to move?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 18, 2023 | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
@ead I have been there, and so have others in this group.
One thing that eases the pain is taking a warm shower then stretching - then I can do my exercises and a little walking. I wear 2 pound weights that wrap around my wrists to exercise my arms and when I walk. My PT says even the low weight, with repetition, helps. Someday I hope to get to 5 pounds...
It can also work to wear ankle weights when walking.
Chair yoga helps me get warmed up on stiff days.
Not saying I don't hurt, but if I walk with a friend, or in a nice place, I can ignore most of it. Amazingly, afterward, I do feel better most of the time. Or I play some tunes.
Sue
Replies to "@ead I have been there, and so have others in this group. One thing that eases..."
I never thought of wearing light weights! Thank you for that idea. Thank you to everyone who gave me some avenues to look into. If nothing else, these suggestions have reminded me that there are good people out there who can be helpful. I hope I can offer some feedback that will help others one day.
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You might want to try walking in the water assuming you have access to a pool. It will support your weight and as you get stronger you can push harder moving through the water.
There is a woman recovering from a spinal fusion. She comes in with her walker (not in thepool) and just gently moves in the pool. My club has an exercise pool that has warmer water than the lap pool. Give it a try. Good luck