Custom-Tailored Workout Routines

[exchemist]

I'll try the exercises you mention here. I can't say for sure what the problem is; actually, the chiropractor said if I came in for it again, he was going to do X-Rays.

I agree, physio would be best, but they want to usually see you multiple times a week(at the very least once per week), and I can neither bring the kids with, nor find anyone to watch them to that frequency. I'm stuck piecing together what I can with what I have to work with.

Perhaps I can find a witch doctor who would come to the house.

Really? I went to the doctor's surgery once, explained my problem to the physio, he gave me an examination and sent me away to try the exercises, saying come back if it doesn't get better in a few weeks. Which it did so I never went back. But then, he isn't trying to make money out of me, unlike the US health system.......

But I agree. You do not want a series of supervised sessions, you want a suite of exercises to try at home - and report back if necessary.

P.S. If you do try any exercise I've mentioned, do it gently and cautiously at first, eh? I don't to be responsible for making you worse.

 

[JustGeorge]

Really? I went to the doctor's surgery once, explained my problem to the physio, he gave me an examination and sent me away to try the exercises, saying come back if it doesn't get better in a few weeks. Which it did so I never went back. But then, he isn't trying to make money out of me, unlike the US health system.......

But I agree. You do not want a series of supervised sessions, you want a suite of exercises to try at home - and report back if necessary.

P.S. If you do try any exercise I've mentioned, do it gently and cautiously at first, eh? I don't to be responsible for making you worse.

I've had some wonderful physio experiences, but they were all repetitive appointments. The US system definitely tries to keep the money coming in.

I think I can handle those exercises pretty well. I suspect what I needed was someone to help put me back together after the last pregnancy; having a child a 34 took a bit of a toll on me the way the earlier two kids didn't. I was able to go to PT for some lower back issues right after, but they were only able to address the lower back(insurance reasons, of course), and a lot else went by the wayside. I think this hip issue stems from that.

 

[The Hammer]

I wish you the best of luck!

If you're inclined to share any of your health issues, I would be interested to read about how you navigate them in your attempt to find a suitable workout routine. I understand if you would rather keep them private, though. No pressure.

Shoot... There is a lot of ground to cover. So I'll start with he basics .

I have osteopenia. It was osteoporosis for a while (yes, I'm too young for it).

Then there is the opposite problem that you have. My feet are waaaay too flat. Almost less then a 10° arch. Which when coupled with osteopenia/porosis, leads to shin and forearm splints (minor fractures/sensitivities).

Then I also get major tendonitis in my Achilles tendon(s) that crops up occasionally thanks to the flat feet, and garbage bones.

There's arthritis in my wrists, hand, and one ankle (talonavicular).

My medications cause weight gain (and a desire for carbs).

This is excluding neurologic stuff, such as nerve pain.

I is a bit of a broke mess. Haha .

 

[The Hammer]

But I agree. You do not want a series of supervised sessions, you want a suite of exercises to try at home - and report back if necessary.

The problem with this. From what I have heard from physio's. Is actually ensuring people are doing the exercises.