| karsten |
08-01-2012 04:08 PM |
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Originally Posted by Susanne C.
(Post 902340)
I try to walk as much as possible, ideally more than 3 miles per day. I also try to do 15-30 minutes of simple yoga stretches and balances.
I have hereditary small and large fiber neuropathy, the nerves are dead or dying in my feet, legs, hands and arms, and the muscles waste away as the nerves die.
I hope that the walking helps to preserve what strength I have left. I know the stretching improves the muscle contracture that accompanies this, and simple things like standing on one leg have really helped my balance problems.
Neuropathy seems to be highly idiosyncratic and what works for one person may not work for another. I know getting too tired out is not good for my condition, but I love to walk in the woods so much I would do it even if it were of questionable benefit. Quality of life is an issue too.
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Yoga and pilates are both fantastic body core building forms of exercise that increase flexibility, balance and strength all at the same time. A lot of people who lift weights don't have a strong core. I was one of those until recently. I have had some compression issues while lifting weights and so therefore have implemented yoga more on a weekly basis.
I think the elliptical machines are another great tool to use along with the core workouts. It is a low impact aerobic exercise good for my cardiovascular system. My alc popped a few years ago in a freak accident so I stopped running. |
