Cripple needing to excercise

[Deeerdre]

I broke my back on april 7th, i think its my t6 and t5 vertabrea,upper back, and im on disability from work right now till i get better. I feel like im gonna gain alot of weight... My job is very physical and I lifted atleast 3 times a week, so by not being able to do anything I think my body is gonna explode.... I have been goin on walks but that aint **** lol

I was wondering if theres any types of fat burning excerices anyone knows of that doesnt involve any type of back involvement? Thanks

[gregg1494]

This is just a shot in the dark but would swimming be an option?

[Deeerdre]

hmmm thats a really good question and i havent thought of that... i wonder if it would be ok...i dunno tho, ill ask my physical therapist tomorrow! thanks

[CopyCat]

If you look around you may be able to find a pool or aquatic center that does rehab or at least has rehab equipment you can use... e.g. Bikes and treadmills that sit in the water that you can use. Also, would a stationary bike work? Don't have to be all balls out on it, but enough pace to raise the heart a bit on the kind you sit/recline on, not spin bike.

Lastly, your #1 most effective means of not gaining a bunch of fat.... Diet. You may simply need to cut back significantly on intake totals.

[Tomahawk88]

Dang sorry to hear man. Havent seen you on here in a while. Hope you figure something out.

[Deeerdre]

If you look around you may be able to find a pool or aquatic center that does rehab or at least has rehab equipment you can use... e.g. Bikes and treadmills that sit in the water that you can use. Also, would a stationary bike work? Don't have to be all balls out on it, but enough pace to raise the heart a bit on the kind you sit/recline on, not spin bike.

Lastly, your #1 most effective means of not gaining a bunch of fat.... Diet. You may simply need to cut back significantly on intake totals.

Hmm i dont think im rdy yet for the bikes at the gym lol, im gonna look into stuff in the pool tho. I know my diet would be a huge factor right now but I get so dam hungry and bored haha. Usually when i f up on my diet i could work it off but cant do that here.. im just gonna have to buckle down lol

Dang sorry to hear man. Havent seen you on here in a while. Hope you figure something out.

Ya its been a while. really sucks just as i was getting back into lifting seriously this **** happens and i cant do a damn thing really pissed about the whole thing but oh well...hopefuly im fully healed in a couple months then i can hit the gym hard again and be thankful to be able to lol, how u been doin?

[Tomahawk88]

Been doing well just trying to lift heavy. Started up a new log about it. Trying to do the impossible as usual haha.

[Deeerdre]

Been doing well just trying to lift heavy. Started up a new log about it. Trying to do the impossible as usual haha.

haha right on, i cant wait to get back into some heavy lifting...i need to get a good pre workout, you know of any? i dont wanna spend a bunch tho, around 30 bucks

[Tomahawk88]

Flashover is a nice one. Easy to find it under $20 too.

[Deeerdre]

Flashover is a nice one. Easy to find it under $20 too.

alright sweeeeeet thanks ill have to get a tub for when i can get back to it lol, hows the fiery fruit punch taste? and does it mix well? Does it give u alot of energy??

[Tomahawk88]

alright sweeeeeet thanks ill have to get a tub for when i can get back to it lol, hows the fiery fruit punch taste? and does it mix well? Does it give u alot of energy??

They do a pretty good job with taste. Mixes well for the most part. Yes it is good for energy and pumps.

[David Dunn]

You should be on authorized professional physical therapy or restricted from unauthorized physical activity if you are on disability. If you are found engaging in unauthorized activities you may loose your disability pay if your are receiving any. They do investigate claims.

A broken back is nothing to be taken lightly.

Do you see a physical therapist?

IMHO it is way too soon for you to be venturing into uncharted and unsupervised or unauthorized territory of activities.

[ZiR RED]

Do you see a physical therapist?

IMHO it is way too soon for you to be venturing into uncharted and unsupervised or unauthorized territory of activities.

This^^^^^

Swimming requires a high degree of t-spine mobility. So while it may be low impact, as you turn your body and use your limbs to propell you through the water I'm guessing its going to put some pressure on the injured area of your spine. See a PT and get a workout from him/her that will assist in rehab.

Br

[Deeerdre]

They do a pretty good job with taste. Mixes well for the most part. Yes it is good for energy and pumps.

Sweet ill have to get a tub

You should be on authorized professional physical therapy or restricted from unauthorized physical activity if you are on disability. If you are found engaging in unauthorized activities you may loose your disability pay if your are receiving any. They do investigate claims.

A broken back is nothing to be taken lightly.

Do you see a physical therapist?

IMHO it is way too soon for you to be venturing into uncharted and unsupervised or unauthorized territory of activities.

Ya I started seeing a physical therapist a couple days after it happened, and i see them twice a week, got a appointment tomorrow morning actually. I'm trying to keep from doing any physical activity but its just hard for me cuz im used to being very active so it sucks :/

And I should be getting disability pay soon they are just trying to finalize everything.

I guess the only exercise i should do for now are the ones the phys therapist recommends even tho its not really exercise at all lol but it is good for my back

[Deeerdre]

This^^^^^

Swimming requires a high degree of t-spine mobility. So while it may be low impact, as you turn your body and use your limbs to propell you through the water I'm guessing its going to put some pressure on the injured area of your spine. See a PT and get a workout from him/her that will assist in rehab.

Br

hmm i was told by both my physical therapist and my back specialist that swimming would be very good for me