it's good to be back

[Michael Rolls]

thanks folks - last few weeks were a vicious circle. Because I hurt I didn't exercise. Because I didn't exercise I got more wobbly, etc.

[klondike]

How about a home treadmill? Needs one with rails to be safe of course. I bought a static bike but sitting there pedalling is tedious and I rarely use it - but I can still get out and walk OK at the moment.

[Michael Rolls]

got one - had it years and normally spend at least a few minutes on it every day - when Veronica was still with us I did 20  minutes a day but I'm older now and - except these last three weeks or so when I have been in too much pain - I average around 6

[Raven]

Mike you really must move more every day. When I was unable to do swimming or dog walking after I smashed up my knee I sat in front of the computer and ran through this, you may find it helps you.
Give it a try, you've nothing to lose.

[Michael Rolls]

Many thanks Raven. Yesterday I did some of my normal exercises for the first time for about three weeks and will be continuing. Some of those exercises on the video Mary, my sister-in-law - who is an experienced yoga practitioner already had me doing but some there were new to me and will be added (but not everything at once!)

[GrannyMac]

Raven's right. It's use it or lose it! 

[dextrous63]

Exactly.  Atrophy needs to be countered.