Fell down the stairs - what can I do while my butt heals?

Speakaboo
Speakaboo Posts: 25 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Yep, title says it all. I fell down the stairs like a complete putz. My right cheek took the brunt of it. ;) My right arm is pretty bruised up, as well. Nothing broken or sprained, thankfully!

Any tips on what I can do to attempt to maintain a fitness regime while I heal up? I can't even sit without cringing, so crunches are out! Even running hurts, bah. Was thinking maybe elliptical? Any other good thing to try? I feel like if I just sit around and do nothing all week, I'll fall back into old habits and just give up on this whole "get in shape" thing. I don't want to lose my momentum!

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  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    walking ? swimming?
  • SusanUW83
    SusanUW83 Posts: 152 Member
    aqua walking
  • neveragain84
    neveragain84 Posts: 534 Member
    Yep, title says it all. I fell down the stairs like a complete putz. My right cheek took the brunt of it. ;) My right arm is pretty bruised up, as well. Nothing broken or sprained, thankfully!

    Any tips on what I can do to attempt to maintain a fitness regime while I heal up? I can't even sit without cringing, so crunches are out! Even running hurts, bah. Was thinking maybe elliptical? Any other good thing to try? I feel like if I just sit around and do nothing all week, I'll fall back into old habits and just give up on this whole "get in shape" thing. I don't want to lose my momentum!

    Is your arm able to move? If so, then something upper-body may be good. Personally, I like squat punches but if your lower body hurts, then don't get as low. Then you just punch away. I've heard it is good for cardio. Good luck!
  • sarahthin
    sarahthin Posts: 210 Member
    Did the same thing not long ago and the only things I can recommend are the same as others. Walking or if you have the ability aqua walking
  • serindipte
    serindipte Posts: 1,557 Member
    I don't really have any suggestions but I can sympathize! Except I fractured my tailbone when I fell (new socks on wood stairs) and it took 6-8 months to actually heal and I still can't do crunches. If I sit wrong, it flares up... thank your lucky stars you're just bruised! :flowerforyou:
  • Speakaboo
    Speakaboo Posts: 25 Member
    Yes, so lucky it's just bruises. I don't have access to aqua-fit or a pool of any kind in my area. We're lobbying to get SOMETHING built, but I'm sure I'll be healed by the time that's done. ;)

    I'll go with walking, and some arm/upper body exercises this week. My arms are weak and sad and could use some extra help, anyway. ;)

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