New to MFP - need friends and exercises for injured back.

acctant2

Hi! I'm Jennifer. I'm 5'4" and I would like to lose 50-60 pounds. I just had back surgery 6 months ago and I know that I need to lose this weight so it doesn't affect my lower back. Would like to find people who are in a similar situation and can help each other keep motivated. Also, if anyone knows any good exercise that I can do without hurting my back?

kvetkaro

My boyfriend has damaged the discs between two of his lumbar vertebrae, he is moving in with me next year, and I am hoping to help him gain som muscle help support his spine (as he is currently tall and skin and bones) -- so soon I will know lots of exercises!

He does a lot of tai chi - which though it is not much of a calorie burn it is very gentle on the spine.
Certain yoga positions are good - but others are very uncomfortable so be careful with this one..

The best bet is to start out really gently - if you like I will add you and we can share back-exercise findings! :P

geriannwiesbrook

My physical therapist has me riding a stationary bike and lots of core exercises

kvetkaro

WOuld you say having a strong core helps support te back? Cause thats what I've heard, but my boyfriend doesn't believe me! :P

slandwer9

I recently had back surgery #2. My PT isn't very good. All she tells me is things I can't do, which to me is almost everything. I'm trying to get the pounds off to delay the next surgery.

Sweet_Kimmie

Hey ladies, I had lower back surgery about 8 years ago. It's hard and scary to get back into things. Been there, done that. Speaking from my experience stretching often is important to keep that section moving. I started with walking and went to many low impact workouts. Ellipticals work well, no bouncing. Now I lift, lose more weight that way anyway, muscle burns fat. I use dumb bells in my home and am doing well with it. I mix in cardio. These are things that worked for me. Need a friend or want to talk, just message me. Good luck.

canadianvampyregurl

welcome to MFP !!! plz add me if you like

acctant2

When I was going to PT, she stated that a strong core muscles do help the back. And that is one thing I needed to work on plus stretching to become more flexible. I just can't afford PT so I need to try to do it on my own. I end up getting a blood clot in my leg two weeks after surgery. So the doctor told me that water fitness was a good way to get back into shape and not hard on the joints. I was trying to go but it was hard trying to get there right after work.

YankeesLvr52

My son has back problems and swimming daily really helps him. Great no impact exercise.

ShaniB729

Needing motivation here too! Is yoga too much for you to do? It may help to strengthen some of those back and core muscles...