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I'm Kerry. 50 down, 50 to go. Back injury.

kerry081295
kerry081295 Posts: 6 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I have serious pain with two herniated discs. I am headed toward spine surgery. I MUST start some kind of workout that won't further injure my upper or lower back but be able to tone. I cannot lift or put any pressure on my shoulders. Can anyone help? Suggestions are welcome and very much appreciated. Thank you.

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  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    edited February 2015
    I injured my back right after I started dieting and just stuck to walking a lot. Still lost weight. I'm not really sure what else. My issues eventually healed itself, but it took a really long time. Back pain is tough.

    elliptical machines are low impact too.
  • kerry081295
    kerry081295 Posts: 6 Member
    I do walk alot but my thighs, backside, tummy, and upper body are just sagging as I lose the weight. It's very discouraging. Don't have an elliptical so if you hear anything different please let me know. Thanks so much for the response. Can I ask another question? How do you delete a fatty ingredient and add an alternative to a recipe? Thanks!
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    i'll let someone else answer that. i'm a cooking novice.
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    or wait, do you mean, how do you change recipes you import into the recipe builder on here? if so, i still don't know other than doing the adding yourself. just wasn't sure of your question.
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    actually, it looks easy. i just click on the recipe and delete an item and replace it with another and it will calculate it.
  • njitaliana
    njitaliana Posts: 809 Member
    Ask your doctor for a prescription for physical therapy to strengthen your back and core. They will design and oversee your exercise plan and you can use all their equipment when there. They will design a home exercise plan, too. It's what I'm doing and it has helped a lot. I'm a lot stronger, in much less pain and I have 60 lbs off.
  • ameliajane90
    ameliajane90 Posts: 24 Member
    Fellow herniated disc sufferer here! I cannot stress how helpful it has been to head over to physical therapy and also to take up a yoga class that specifically focuses on healthy backs. These don't help shed the pounds but they are a lifesaver on days when my back is acting up. I know my stretches and exercises and I do them as soon as I feel pain coming on. I also stretch before and after ANY workout. If I'm having a bad day but still want to hit the gym, I head for the elliptical (low impact) or a stationary bike with a full back rest. If you're still concerned maybe talking with a trainer at a local gym is something to look into? You can always book 1 session just to get a few tips from a pro on proper form, and routines that wont exacerbate the issue. But most of all LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! One missed workout because you are a little sore is better than months missed because you overdid it and cant walk/sleep/move without pain! Good luck!
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    njitaliana wrote: »
    Ask your doctor for a prescription for physical therapy to strengthen your back and core. They will design and oversee your exercise plan and you can use all their equipment when there. They will design a home exercise plan, too. It's what I'm doing and it has helped a lot. I'm a lot stronger, in much less pain and I have 60 lbs off.

    yeah, i did this too. it helped. it was close to where my body was already healing itself, but highly recommend.
  • kerry081295
    kerry081295 Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks so much everyone! I am on it!
  • murp115755
    murp115755 Posts: 1 Member
    Good on ya, keep it going, hope ya back gets better soon.
  • kerry081295
    kerry081295 Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks! Me too!
  • ekat1234
    ekat1234 Posts: 290 Member
    I had a herniated disk that wouldn't heal and was causing extreme pain for eleven months. I ended up having to have surgery in November. I recommend walking. It was the only exercise I had to do to recover from surgery and strengthen the muscles in my lower back. The elliptical is also good to use and is low impact.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    I was told last month to stop running because of a compressed disk in my back, the doctor recommended surgery. The pain was so bad I couldn't run one step. I started physical therapy on the 2nd of this month and started to run again pain free on the 7th. Check with your insurance company, I didn't need a referral from my orthopedic for PT. Like people mentioned above he gave me lots of great exercises to strengthen my back, hips and core.
  • kerry081295
    kerry081295 Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks so much. Trying to get in now WITH a specialist. Slow process. Thanks for the positive feedback!
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