Am I really unable to do any exercise at all?
 | I also have sciatica and piriformis muscle problems…a good stretching class, yoga was very helpful. Relieved the pain in my butt and legs…I was told by my doctor to lose weight and that will relieve much of the problems….walking is very beneficial. Keep moving even slowly is good…but keep moving that’s the ticket…Hope this helps…GOOD HEALTH TO YOU. |
 | Hi, Blewis66. Walking is considered excellent for sciatica if you keep your shoulders back, your head up, and your hips tucked in under your torso, almost as if you are trying to pull your hips up towards your bellybutton (don’t let your spine become overly-curved so that your buttocks stick out, as that can make it more likely that that sensitive nerve gets pinched). It is also recommended to take a Pilates class with an instructor who can help guide you. |
 | I have scatia to in my lower back need some advice. Kinds of. Exercise programs to do |
 | Deborahjjhayes I too have fibromyalgia. I find walking and swimming a struggle at the best of times but It helps keeps my mood somewhat stable I am also autistic and prone to melt downs but as soon as I’m in the pool I feel more free I can swim at my own pace and often find it refreshing |
 | I FIND WATER EXERCISE VERY GOOD AS IT DOES NOT HURT YOUR HIPS. i BELONG TO A GROUP & SEVERAL OF THEM HAVE HAD HIP REPLACEMENTS OR KNEE REPLACEMENTS & FIND EXERCISING IN THE WATER TAKES THE WEIGHT OFF THESE JOINTS |
 | Kahlroma42, If you are unable to do any lower body exercises I would suggest doing upper body exercises that help get your heart rate up such as shoulder press, bicep curls, tricep extension, rows (my fav exercise for more of a cardio work out). |
 | I have 2 hip replacements, what type of workout is best for me? |
| | col42hug, |
 | With shoulder, sciatica and leg muscle aches and pains I find the exercises you can print down from the Paracetamol site very helpful. They certainly assist with the shoulder and neck pains. Good exercises too for relief of the sciatic pain. No medication, just exercises and gently too. |
| | Deborahjjhayes, |
 | I ,too, have health issues. I have fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis , and either a tear to the lining of the ball joint in my hip, or a hip fracture. Going to the doctor Weds. for an MRI on hip and lower back. Will the diet work with no exercise until I get treated ? |
 | By the way, I also agree with Meagan and her suggestions.:-) |
| | You could try water fitness, or perhaps even a cross trainer. I have had arthritis since my mid twenties. It started in my hips and has spread to other joints . There is a lot of low impact water exercise besides just swimming. Even water walking is an option. I have slacked off this past year and am working on getting back on track. This time I am being realistic about my limitations and slowly moving forward. The crossrainer can also be a low to no impact solutions. What about biking my father a severe knee and joint problems and he bikes a lot. Where there is will there is a way. Anything you can manage is better than nothing! Good luck. Looking forward to hearing mor about your journey. |
| | Kimbly, Even with arthritis, movement is good. Once you have made progress with these exercises and the meal plan you will be well on your way to more movements you can do! If you have any questions please feel free to ask! |
 | Hi all I am new to this, just started today in fact, but already have my shopping list! Anyway – I have some challenging health problems, obviously made worse by excessive weight. But because of the problems, there is very little I can actually do. I’ll explain… Any ideas? |
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