Guest guest Posted January 20, 2004 Report Share Posted January 20, 2004 I wouldn't give any " advice " about weights as I'm not a physical therapist or doctor specializing in scoliosis. I wish I had someone to advise me about weights and how best to use them w/this condition. I have always been afraid that using weights could cause damage - in the back of my mind, but when I was younger, I used them anyway. I just was never that strong so I didn't use anything over 10 lbs. I don't know if weights or aerobics were a problem, but I know I don't do them anymore to be on the safe side. I wish I had someone to give me that kind of advice. My concern is that no doctor has been that helpful to me regarding dos and don'ts after recovery even though I asked - pretty much do what you feel like you can do. And no physical therapist specialized in fusions or revisions although the PTs in the rehab hospital in Amarillo (Dr. LaGrone) said not to lift over 10 lbs - that could have just been post surgery so I think it's important to talk w/your doctor. It may depend on the individual, too. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2004 Report Share Posted January 20, 2004 You know, folks, when it comes to our activities, I think the surgeons are pretty much just guessing too. And then physical therapists know how to work with mostly " normal " people, but really do not have much to go on regarding the kinesiology of the fused scoliotic spine. The best we can do is to listen to our bodies, and do the exercise forms that seem to give us the most benefit while exacting the smallest toll from our bodies. Re: weights? I wouldn't give any " advice " about weights as I'm not a physical therapist or doctor specializing in scoliosis. I wish I had someone to advise me about weights and how best to use them w/this condition. I have always been afraid that using weights could cause damage - in the back of my mind, but when I was younger, I used them anyway. I just was never that strong so I didn't use anything over 10 lbs. I don't know if weights or aerobics were a problem, but I know I don't do them anymore to be on the safe side. I wish I had someone to give me that kind of advice. My concern is that no doctor has been that helpful to me regarding dos and don'ts after recovery even though I asked - pretty much do what you feel like you can do. And no physical therapist specialized in fusions or revisions although the PTs in the rehab hospital in Amarillo (Dr. LaGrone) said not to lift over 10 lbs - that could have just been post surgery so I think it's important to talk w/your doctor. It may depend on the individual, too. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Right then Not often I respond on matters but hey about time I had a larger involvment Ok, weights, well I was active weight trainer for ermm, lets see about 10 years. Did the full works and apart from a little trouble here and there was good. Kept my muscles strong and my spine appearded to be in good shape. But prior to getting involved in training I took too opinions. First guy siad, and I quote, " you have a spine like this and you weight train!! are you mad " But they did not tell me not to. The second opinion was different, the view was that something in moderation was better than nothing. It was suggested that I try and undertake balanced excercise only. I took the advice and it appeared to be well founded. Having siad that by excercise have I worn the discs more and added or brought on stresses early. Have I brought on the symptoms of flatback early as a result of undertaking excercise and weights, that I am afraid I dont know. But my spine appears to have deteriorated more since I gave up, what I cant define or decide is what has brought about the flat back, the state of my spine anyway or the weights. Would it have occured anyway. Anyone have other thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Hey , I spoke with the mother of one of the " Mt Washington " guys today. They did attempt the climb. They claim not to have felt the cold because they were working so hard. Said they were sweating. HOWEVER, one guy had a HEART ATTACK! Yes, they all had to be lifted out of there after one guy literally ran down the mountain and found someone with some sort of tractor to move the sick guy on. We all just KNEW something would happen, right? I had a very hard time commiserating with my friend (we were playing cards). Of all the hairbrained schemes -- there are so many beautiful days in summer to try such a thing and then, at the top, enjoy the cool weather! You said it! Carole M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 I thought I was the one who said it. But no matter. Sorry to learn of the mishap, but glad no one was killed. Re: Re: weights? Hey , I spoke with the mother of one of the " Mt Washington " guys today. They did attempt the climb. They claim not to have felt the cold because they were working so hard. Said they were sweating. HOWEVER, one guy had a HEART ATTACK! Yes, they all had to be lifted out of there after one guy literally ran down the mountain and found someone with some sort of tractor to move the sick guy on. We all just KNEW something would happen, right? I had a very hard time commiserating with my friend (we were playing cards). Of all the hairbrained schemes -- there are so many beautiful days in summer to try such a thing and then, at the top, enjoy the cool weather! You said it! Carole M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 Sharon and I think you both said it! I still cannot get over this! I thought this guy was bright, but have changed my opinion. In fact, even the mother, who I enjoy for her dry wit doesn't seem to understand our attitude! Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 I'm enjoying this interesting dialogue. Like others in this group, I feel sure we can argue till the cows come home re kinds of pain, how to prevent/manage pain, and what exercises, if any, should be done by which patients with scoliosis at which stages of their lives and surgical histories. Rowing sounds great in the abstract -- and great for me personally just as soon as they announce a cure for " osteoarthritis. " ( " Osteoarthritis, " sometimes transliterated into one of the " spondy-somethings " when located in the spine, is simply my generic term for " incurable creaky old joints found in most fiftyish residents of industrialized nations and tending to be somewhat more confounding or vexing to those with scoliosis, osteoporosis, and several generations of implanted hardware. " ) Yup, at least for this reader -- alas -- rowing my boat ( however gently) is probably but a dream. Merrily, Re: weights? I wouldn't give any " advice " about weights as I'm not a physical therapist or doctor specializing in scoliosis. I wish I had someone to advise me about weights and how best to use them w/this condition. I have always been afraid that using weights could cause damage - in the back of my mind, but when I was younger, I used them anyway. I just was never that strong so I didn't use anything over 10 lbs. I don't know if weights or aerobics were a problem, but I know I don't do them anymore to be on the safe side. I wish I had someone to give me that kind of advice. My concern is that no doctor has been that helpful to me regarding dos and don'ts after recovery even though I asked - pretty much do what you feel like you can do. And no physical therapist specialized in fusions or revisions although the PTs in the rehab hospital in Amarillo (Dr. LaGrone) said not to lift over 10 lbs - that could have just been post surgery so I think it's important to talk w/your doctor. It may depend on the individual, too. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 I was doing a rowing-style exercise with cables on a weight machine, and stopped doing it because it seemed to be straining my lower back. I'm sure it's a good exercise for the shoulders, but doubt it's any better than swimming. I'll stick with swimming. Re: weights? I wouldn't give any " advice " about weights as I'm not a physical therapist or doctor specializing in scoliosis. I wish I had someone to advise me about weights and how best to use them w/this condition. I have always been afraid that using weights could cause damage - in the back of my mind, but when I was younger, I used them anyway. I just was never that strong so I didn't use anything over 10 lbs. I don't know if weights or aerobics were a problem, but I know I don't do them anymore to be on the safe side. I wish I had someone to give me that kind of advice. My concern is that no doctor has been that helpful to me regarding dos and don'ts after recovery even though I asked - pretty much do what you feel like you can do. And no physical therapist specialized in fusions or revisions although the PTs in the rehab hospital in Amarillo (Dr. LaGrone) said not to lift over 10 lbs - that could have just been post surgery so I think it's important to talk w/your doctor. It may depend on the individual, too. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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