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I ended up getting discharged because I had a birth defect they didn't notice until the damage was done. At the age of 22 I was told I had the knees of a 70 year old. With multiple failed surgeries I was then told I need knee replacements which they will not do at my age. My only other option for pain management was opioids, which I declined. I've been out for four years now, and really do eat like I can burn the calories off no problem, which I obviously can't. So to put it mildly I've put on quite a bit of weight. I keep being told "if you lose weight your knees will hurt less", which makes a ton of sense. So Id like to know what everyone here does to keep fit and healthy with injuries, especially knees. Good diets, excercises, stretches, and pain management. I love to swim and my hubby just got stationed to a great place with a pool so I will be hitting that up and would love info on any routines you all use there too.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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Swim. I have some arthritis in the ankles that took me off the elliptical and treadmill machines, so I swim. Best exercise ever.
Also, find a good (really good) chiropractor. I was not a believer, but my options with sciatica were either let an orthopedist cut me or a neurologist drug me. My daughter who had been hurt while rowing insisted I try her chiropractor. The sports medicine people at the university where she was rowing hadn't helped. He did. So, I did. The man is a witch doctor. One treatment and the pain was bearable. About six weeks of adjustments fixed it. Now I go back about once every three months.
Anyone else living in southern Orange County California need a referral, contact me. Everyone else, sorry...
Also, find a good (really good) chiropractor. I was not a believer, but my options with sciatica were either let an orthopedist cut me or a neurologist drug me. My daughter who had been hurt while rowing insisted I try her chiropractor. The sports medicine people at the university where she was rowing hadn't helped. He did. So, I did. The man is a witch doctor. One treatment and the pain was bearable. About six weeks of adjustments fixed it. Now I go back about once every three months.
Anyone else living in southern Orange County California need a referral, contact me. Everyone else, sorry...
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CW5 Jim Steddum
Fort Rucker's Lyster Army Health Clinic has a GREAT chiropractor on staff. He is probably the most effective Doc on the installation with the most patients.
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First of all PO3 Amanda Crippes (Powell), thanks for serving our great country!
You seem to have a great attitude and you've got the hard part done, you've self-realized a need to improve yourself. That makes implementing change in your life that much easier.
There's a lot of information out there from therapy socks to pool therapy to increased low-impact aerobic activity. Your best bet is to get your medical professional to help you along with a fitness professional.
For my two-cents, it might help to get a couple pieces of equipment: I'd look at either an elliptical or a tread climber machine and also purchase a stationary to help break up the routines. You don't have to buy these new as many military installations have a bookoo site close by where our military families are selling or trading the things they don't have room for or no longer use. Best of luck, something tells me you are going to do fine!
You seem to have a great attitude and you've got the hard part done, you've self-realized a need to improve yourself. That makes implementing change in your life that much easier.
There's a lot of information out there from therapy socks to pool therapy to increased low-impact aerobic activity. Your best bet is to get your medical professional to help you along with a fitness professional.
For my two-cents, it might help to get a couple pieces of equipment: I'd look at either an elliptical or a tread climber machine and also purchase a stationary to help break up the routines. You don't have to buy these new as many military installations have a bookoo site close by where our military families are selling or trading the things they don't have room for or no longer use. Best of luck, something tells me you are going to do fine!
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PO3 Amanda Crippes (Powell)
Unfortunately bikes and ellipticals cause to much pain at this point, but hopefully once I get strength back I can get some for my own aresonal. Thanks for taking the time to respond!
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