Have to do it
@GardenGerty (160949)
United States
November 28, 2023 6:44am CST
I have to go back to trying to do some Physical Therapy exercises, if I can remember them.
It helps, and I know it does, but it takes me away from other things I would rather do.
So, before I go to work today I will spread a blanket and lay in the floor and stretch my muscles, my back will thank me for it.
What do you do that you would rather not take the time for?
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@BarBaraPrz (47670)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
28 Nov 23
To be honest? Just about everything. I just want to BE... like the lillies of the field... a nice, warm and sunny field. 
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
30 Nov 23
Yes, that would be nice. I am pretty sure part of my aches and pains right now are from the cold weather.
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@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
28 Nov 23
Clean PT sounds like a good use of time though
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
30 Nov 23
I took time for some because I am hurting to the point it keeps me from sleeping.
@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
30 Nov 23
@Afria2a These exercises were personalized for me, but I am also doing others.
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
30 Nov 23
I know, if people ask if I exercise or workout, I say "no", but wrangling kids all day and going through the halls is exercise. All the things you do are exercise as well. You work hard.
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@wolfgirl569 (108128)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Nov 23
@GardenGerty I do deliberately walk most days. Especially in the colder months when I am not outside doing as much
@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
28 Nov 23
I should do chair exercises; but I just don't feel like it. I hope the PT helps you. Have a great day.
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
30 Nov 23
I hope something helps. There is a chair exercise class at the Sports and Aquatics center, but I work, so I cannot do them.
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
30 Nov 23
Do you like yoga? There are other exercises and activities I like, but I do not like taking time out for them.
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@Afria2a (6)
• Bekasi, Indonesia
28 Nov 23
I'm agree with you. Little action therapy that every one can do it most and no much energy to do it. Just stay lay your body and up your knees to give your back spine in relax mode.
@shaggin (72234)
• United States
3 Dec 23
@DaddyEvil it’s been 5 days since you were here. I know you had your vaccine and I hope you feel well enough to come back to myLot soon. 
@dfollin (25381)
• United States
30 Nov 23
I know how you feel! I miss so much going to the gym and doing my Physical Therapy exercises. I need them back, so I can get control of this pain again. You really do need to take the time to do them for your own physical and mental health.
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
1 Dec 23
Something seems to be helping. I also learned some more exercises online. It only takes a few minutes. I just need to prioritize.
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
28 Nov 23
It doesn’t take long for me to do, but I’d rather not dry brush. My acupuncturist recommended it, and I think it helps, but I keep remembering it right before I go to bed, and I don’t want to wake myself up. Back exercises are far more tedious though. My sister is doing some back exercises her physical therapist recommended, and she notices a difference like you do.
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
30 Nov 23
I get a really nasty tight muscle in my sciatic area, but they actually said it is a back problem. I need to give myself a chance to do some exercises. What exactly is dry brushing? I have an idea, and I know I can also look it up.
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
30 Nov 23
I never thought of myself as having a "back problem" but that is what PT calls it. It is mostly on one leg and goes from above my hip clear down my calf.
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
28 Nov 23
Nothing, really, I do not have time for me.
Good that that helps you Heather.
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
30 Nov 23
I keep telling myself that, but I need to take that time for me if I want to continue caring for others.
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
30 Nov 23
It is a hip, sciatica thing. I do also get muscle spasms in my back when I move wrong.
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@GooglePlus (3830)
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28 Nov 23
I used to like doing yoga - meditation. It helps me to have good sleep. Did you know when I was attending the course, I used to fall asleep during the class and their "sha-vasan" for 2 mins used to be my sleep of 2 hours.
I started avoiding it.
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
30 Nov 23
I have fallen asleep trying to exercise before. Must be very relaxing.
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