What exercises are safe for someone with spinal stenosis (L2, L3), spondylolisthesis, AND osteopenia?
I know spinal flexion is good for relieving spinal pressure due to stenosis, but I understand it's dangerous for someone with osteopenia because it can cause fractures. I'm interested in exercises that will keep my core muscles strong.
Answers:
I have the same condition...only in L3 - L5. Brisk walking is the best.on a gradual changing surface...nothing bumpy or sudden.arms swinging at your sides. Swimming is also very good.especially in heated pools or warm water.
No lifting, no straining sports or activities.skiing, horse riding, tennis...out of the question.
I've found that Golf actually relieves the muscle pain..but I use a golf cart.
Lying flat on a carpet, legs bent with knees above your heart, and lifting one leg up over the other which turns your body in that direction..then lifting the other leg up over the opposite tends to relieve stiffness. Hot compresses are my favorite right before I go to sleep. With my condition..I am no longer able to visit chiropracters...though they did help me initially. The exercises mentioned above came from an out-patient PT center.
Hope you feel better!
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Answers:
I have the same condition...only in L3 - L5. Brisk walking is the best.on a gradual changing surface...nothing bumpy or sudden.arms swinging at your sides. Swimming is also very good.especially in heated pools or warm water.
No lifting, no straining sports or activities.skiing, horse riding, tennis...out of the question.
I've found that Golf actually relieves the muscle pain..but I use a golf cart.
Lying flat on a carpet, legs bent with knees above your heart, and lifting one leg up over the other which turns your body in that direction..then lifting the other leg up over the opposite tends to relieve stiffness. Hot compresses are my favorite right before I go to sleep. With my condition..I am no longer able to visit chiropracters...though they did help me initially. The exercises mentioned above came from an out-patient PT center.
Hope you feel better!
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