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Posted 3/24/2011 3:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all...

I have found that if I become inactive, my body hurts much more than if I were just sitting or laying down.

When I first wake up in the morning...wow! It is soooo hard to get moving due to all of the stiffness and soreness. After I'm up for awhile, it tends to get better, especially if I'm doing household chores or running errands. As soon as I settle in for the evening to watch tv with the family, read, etc...Pow! The stiffness and soreness are right back in high gear. This is also true if I spend a rather inactive day.

Does anyone else feel this way or find this to be true?

Posted 3/24/2011 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with you. Although, like you said first thing in the morning I have to really talk myself into getting up. I do have to sit down and take short rests during the day and put my feet up but I know if I sit too long it will just be harder to get up. Plus if I am doing something it takes my mind off the pain some. Moving is better for me......Bay
Posted 3/24/2011 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
Moving is better for us and staying active is not only good for our bodies, but also good for our minds. When we don't have time to think about it, I think we hurt less.

I am glad that you are staying active. Keep up the good work. I also take a long time in the morning to get going. And notice the pain more in the evenings. But when I don't think about it, it really helps.

Have a great day!
Hugs, Karen
Posted 3/24/2011 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi ,

Omg that is so true.I woke up this am in so much pain ,all over body,and when I looked out side ,there was snow all on the ground. l actually felt at first that I couldn't do it,by husband gave me a little incentive and I said to myself, suck it up ,you can-do it,so I got inthe shower,and for some reasomt the water and the heat,gives me enough strength and relief that I can get dressed ,and get out the door. I called in sick for 2 days and I was in constant pain and extremely weak.When I'm at work my mind seems so busy it distracts the pain until a certain time when I have to take pain med ,to make it through the day.

It's funny though ,moving helps,but most of the time were to tired move,can't win.

Sage
Posted 3/26/2011 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
I definitely agree. I try to be at least a little active daily (taking the steps, taking the long way to a building on campus, or my car). I also try, health and schedule permitting, to do water aerobics at least three times a week.
Posted 3/26/2011 11:23 AM (GMT 0)
Oh, yes!  That's why I stress walking.  The movement gets the muscles moving and that also gets the blood flowing which brings oxygen to the muscles.  Even if I'm on the computer a lot, I will get up and walk around or go the the kitchen and do a small task and then go back to the computer. 

 

I'm glad you discovered that.  It will help you a lot in the years to come.

 

Sherrine

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