I am overweight and I need to exercise. When exercising, I have a lot of hip, leg, and back pain. So how do I exercise to help with the weight and not aggravate the pains? This dilemma has been plaguing me for years. After a 2002 car accident, I went through years of off and on physical therapy and chiropractic work. I have dealt with pains from sciatica, the sacroiliac, and bursitis. Cortisone shots have helped but you can only do that so many times. I have an elliptical and a recumbent stationary bike to minimize pain but lately they even hurt to use.
So I went to the doctor today to see what he thought was going on. After x-rays, the doctor informed me that I have bad arthritis in my hip. I now have a physical therapy appointment and an appointment with a specialist in non-operative treatment of orthopedic injuries. Maybe something here will help. I hope so because my first 5K of the summer is in less than two weeks!
On to the exercising. The best way to exercise is to make it fun and be with friends! I love to walk 5K's with a little jog every now and then. With my hip and knee issues, walking is best for me. This is the time to start looking for what is in your area. Then invite your family and friends to join in the fun. Such a healthy way to spend time together instead of socializing around a table of food. These 5K walks are fun and are a good way to bring family and friends together. Last year I survived my 2nd Dirty Dash and my 1st Hit and Run. Not bad for a 56 year old that is out of shape! The cost of doing these walks is worth the money. I have saved by not having a gym membership and you get a cool t-shirt!
This is what I have planned for the summer so far:
May - Color Me Rad 5K (tons of fun with lots of color!)
June - Still looking but there is a run in my area put on by the local hospital
July - Bubble Run (this one looks wet and wild with soap bubbles)
August - The Color Run (another 5K filled with color)
September - Obstacles of Obesity (we run the 5K in blow up suits)
September - The Walk for Suicide Prevention (this is a fund raiser and I will post the link)
Having lost my husband to suicide, this walk is dear to my heart. I wish I had the support of a group that taught suicide education and prevention. If it was out there, I didn't know it. More people need to be aware of the helps available. That is what this fundraiser helps with. Please contribute to my goal of raising $1000. Every $5 or $10 dollar donation helps. Thanks
http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=738997
What ever you choose to do, get out there and have fun! Here is hoping that I find a solution to my catch 22 and exercising won't hurt and I can lose some weight.
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