On Feb 25, 11:55*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> On 2/25/2012 11:47 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> > If you use the machines in a workout room, you can do ab crunches and
> > back extensions with low weight. *I do the tucking in abs thing many
> > times a day. *That also works out the lower back, since the back
> > muscles must balance out the abs, otherwise you'd bend forward. *I
> > don't know what your body fat situation is, but less is better, though
> > that's usually more an issue with men, who tend to store more fat
> > above the waist.
>
> My PT used to have me do crunches but after my lumbar diagnosis, he said
> not to do them. Some other stretches and strengthening he also
> discontinued after the diagnosis.
>
> Body fat situation has gotten worse as the condition has progressed but
> it's hard to stay active now. *I can't walk long distances though have
> tried and I have a treadmill in my living room. *I was using it more
> when the epidural was working, but it's worn off again to almost the
> same pain level as before I had it. *Time for another one.

Have you tried going ketogenic? I know it seems nutty by
*conventional wisdom," but the way to reduce body fat is to eat more
fat and drastically restrict carbs. My feet used to hurt every day.
Between getting pedorthics and losing weight, they don't hurt
anymore. Thinner is better.

--Bryan