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Broken back

amee7x
amee7x Posts: 4 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Okay so my back isn't literally broken, but a few months ago I really damaged the base of my spine at work. Does anyone have any suggestions for exercises I could take up? I can't do Body Combat or Body Pump at the gym anymore. High intensity is a no go :(
I used to go swimming before I piled on the pounds but now I'm too embarrassed to go.

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  • nordlead2005
    nordlead2005 Posts: 1,303 Member
    edited November 2015
    what did the physical therapist and doctor say? If swimming is approved, then go do that, it is a good whole body exercise.
  • amee7x
    amee7x Posts: 4 Member
    nordlead2005 wrote: »
    what did the physical therapist and doctor say? If swimming is approved, then go do that, it is a good whole body exercise.

    I find it very difficult to go swimming because of my size, I'm mortified to be in a swimming costume.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    OK, but like nordlead asked: what did your PT and/or doctor (preferably PT) say? He/she is much better suited to advising you on your specific condition/injury than anyone here that hasn't seen your medical history/results.
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