Question about walking on treadmill

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  • sherrylynn56
    sherrylynn56 Posts: 31
    I have a very hard time on grass and tracks or soft areas because I have weak ankles and that is why I have Arth. in my right foot. Because I broke it and thought it was just another bad sprain. I didn't know that I broken my foot for like 20 years when I started having a lot of pain in the fall and winter and the Doc. took exrays and asked me when I had broken my foot and I told him never and he showed me the exray. I couldn't believe I didn't know. But that was and still is me. I go to far and suffer later down the road if I don't watch myself. :embarassed:
  • sherrylynn56
    sherrylynn56 Posts: 31
    I try to eat a lot of fresh fruit and Veggies. I am not a real big eater. Mainly just eat the wrong things. And I am trying to change that little at a time. I have really Cut back on the bread and wheat because I know it can really be bad for most people and so I try to eat as little wheat and bread products that I can. But I do like my fresh fruit and Veggies. That is why we have a garden and fruit trees in our back yard and new cheery tree's in the front and Pear tree on the side of our house. Some are just a couple of years old but the apple and peach are good size and good producers last year and hopefully this year. I have gotten to where I like more fish and I know that is good for me. Plus I like Chicken and turkey. baked or Bar B Que. But I also am learning to cut back on most things. But like everything it is taking time. We do not eat al of fried foods or a lot of Hamburgers at fast food places. We go out a couple or three times a month but there mostly seafood. :happy:
  • sherrylynn56
    sherrylynn56 Posts: 31
    I never have gotten any but I guess I should. I also have a pretty bad back from being bucked off a horse a couple of times and landing on my back. I was pretty young when that happened. My parents never bothered to take me to the doctor to have me checked out. They thought I could walk I was fine. I suffered years down the road. That and the kind of work I have done for so many years. Lifting elderly people, and helping them in and out of bed and just everyday care for the elderly. Being a C.N.A. is a VERY hard job on your back.
  • Alta2000
    Alta2000 Posts: 655 Member
    You are right about the tv but my treadmill is in the other room so I look out the window and listen to my book on my kindle. That keeps me from getting too bored. I have thought about a little tv but I really don't know where I could put it. The room is a little small with my computer desk, my rolltop desk and my treadmill and my radio-cd player are. The room is only 10x10.:ohwell: :ohwell:

    The computer can be your TV. You can watch whole movies or shows on youtube, borrow dvd movies from your public library, and I if you have cable you can connect the feed from the TV to the computer with a cable wire. I can not do the treadmile without watching TV. As others have suggested, put insoles in your shoes. Dr. Scholl has that equipment in many stores, including Walmart, CVS, Target, that you step in and according to how your gait is the machine recommends a specific pair. But quality shoes is what you should invest, more important than gym membership. Try to avoid anything made in China. For sports shoes go to a sports sore where they check the foot based on gait. You can try goodfeet.com to see if there is a store near you for casual shoes.
  • Crystal1114
    Crystal1114 Posts: 1 Member
    I had the same space issues so at first I used my computer as a tv but eventually ended up placing a bookshelf with a small tv directly in front of the treadmill and it helps me keep my mind off the pain from arthritis in my knees and feet good luck
    You are right about the tv but my treadmill is in the other room so I look out the window and listen to my book on my kindle. That keeps me from getting too bored. I have thought about a little tv but I really don't know where I could put it. The room is a little small with my computer desk, my rolltop desk and my treadmill and my radio-cd player are. The room is only 10x10.:ohwell: :ohwell:

    The computer can be your TV. You can watch whole movies or shows on youtube, borrow dvd movies from your public library, and I if you have cable you can connect the feed from the TV to the computer with a cable wire. I can not do the treadmile without watching TV. As others have suggested, put insoles in your shoes. Dr. Scholl has that equipment in many stores, including Walmart, CVS, Target, that you step in and according to how your gait is the machine recommends a specific pair. But quality shoes is what you should invest, more important than gym membership. Try to avoid anything made in China. For sports shoes go to a sports sore where they check the foot based on gait. You can try goodfeet.com to see if there is a store near you for casual shoes.
  • TheBeerRunner
    TheBeerRunner Posts: 2,777 Member
    If you're having joint pain and issues, are you taking any supplements? I've been having some difficulty with one of my knees, I've started taking Animal Flex, which is a supplement pack that aims to help lubricate your joints and rebuild cartilage. It may be beneficial for someone with arthritis, any extra cushioning in your joints will do wonders to reduce your pain levels. And as others have already said, listen to your body. If it hurts you're over doing it.

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