HELP!!!

[LPAYTON88 1]

I'm down 86 pounds and I'm trying to push to my goal of losing 100 pounds but I have injured my back and my right knee. Not really sure how I did that but when I try to exercise I'm in alot of pain so then I just quit. I haven't gained any weight back but my weight loss is nothing now. I know I can't lose any more without exercise but I physically can't for very long. Everyone is telling me to go to the doctor but just can't afford to right now, I'm still trying to pay off this surgery since I was self pay. I'm just frustrated sorry about the venting!

[CAROLYNFC 24]

I suffer from back pain also. That is a big part of why I had the Lap Band because weight loss is suppossed to help. I am havinga hard time excercising because every time I do then my back hurts. I have found a pool workout is much easier and doesn't cause pain. Maybe you could try exercising in the pool. Also try getting a massage. Maybe it can be worked out for you. Must cheaper than doctor visit.

Good Luck.

[brbm6 6]

Can you swim? I have arthritis and fybromyagia and that is the best excersise for me. Plus it burns so many calories. Maybe find a Water aerobics class. Also, do you track calories? I would start to make sure you don't go over a certain amount. There are tons of free sites out there. I use myfitnesspal.com. Good luck! I hope you find an answer that will work for you.

[klariade 7]

When I was in physical therapy for my knee, the therapist had me do a lot of time on an exercise bike. My gym has the kind of bikes that the seat has a back on it and it sits a little lower. Might be better for your back? The pool is a good place too for joint and back injuries.

[overthemoon00 1]

if you recently injured your back and knee, you shouldnt go back to the gym just yet. There are a few issues that could be going on. You could just have a back injury that is causing pain down to your knee, making you think you have a separate knee injury OR you could have a separate knee issue like a meniscal tear. Obviously, you should go to the doctor, but since its not possible, the first thing I would do is rest. In regards to you back, if you could lay on a firm surface to sleep. Heating pads and if you are able to take NSAIDS like Advil or Naproxen (this will help with your back too). If your knee is visually swollen, you should ice it. If theres now swelling, use heat. I would not do any exercise for about one week. Just go about your daily routine. After one week, if your feeling better start doing stretches. As you are able to toerate that, you can slowly start to incorporate more exercise back in.

This is just my opinion Nothing beats you going to your doctor and getting a physicial and some xrays!

Hope you feel better!!!!!! And congrats on the weight loss!! You are an inspiration!!!

[overthemoon00 1]

sorry about all the spelling mistakes!!!!!

[LPAYTON88 1]

Thank you guys so much for the advice, I never thought of the pool, I don't swim much but I might start. I will go to the doctor as soon as I possibly can, I just owe so many different doctors right now its hard to keep up. My back is actually feeling a little better today so maybe if I just rest a few days I'll be ok. Not sure what is up with my knee but I will try the heating pad to see if that helps because it doesn't seem to be swollen. I want to try Zumba! Anyone else tried that? Well good luck to you all and thanks again for all the advice it really makes me feel better!!!!

[Jachut 487]

Injuries are very frustrating and as someone who was out running ten days after a very large bowel surgery, I'm in no position to tell anyone to rest, lol. That was really rather a dangerous and silly thing for me to do, it turned out absolutely fine, but I should have been more patient. If you've hurt your back, you need to rest it BUT mobilisation is always your friend. It is never good to simply stop moving. I'd suggest the pool or a recumbent bike - but not vigorously, just gentle mobilisation to move your muscles and prevent stiffness. The thing is, gentle movement will help you heal more quickly, vigorous movement might increase inflammation again each time you do it and turn your injury into a chronic problem. Do a bit of stretching too if you can figure which stretches get to the muscles. You get very tight after an injury and that makes you even more susceptible to further injury or chronic pain.