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Question for those 60 plus

SeaMaiden — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 01:09:26 GMT

When you lay flat on your back on a hard flat surface.....is it difficult for you to lay flat on your back? Also, Is it difficult for you to get up from laying flat without holding on to something to get leverage?

i am just asking as I rarely ever lay flat on my back on the floor....and today when I did, the hollow of my back hurt at the spine. I am guessing I need to do this more to stretch out my back

. I can not use one of those Teeter hang up exercise things as I have four joint replacements and was told it was not good to use with joint replacements.

I also have a hard hard time getting up from laying flat on my back....I guess I need to do that more to just to strengthen the muscles that are not strong for getting up.

will be interested in hearing if it is just “me” or if others also have a hard time with flat on your back on the floor. ThankYou 🙂

Re: Question for those 60 plus

fthunt — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 01:17:21 GMT

I don't 'bounce' like I used to - and that's a fact! Yes, after using Lori G's doctor disc stretcher - i.e., to realign back disc that are rubbing on another disc .....I don't jump up like when I was 6 years old. To be expected - I assume.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 01:29:30 GMT

I have a yoga mat that I sit or lay down on when I do my stretching. Flat on my back I do some leg-lifts with ankle weights, too. I can get up just fine without using anything to hold on to. What I can't do is stand up directly from an Indian-sitting position without using my hands...it's so hard!

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Re: Question for those 60 plus

bmorechick — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 01:25:06 GMT

No, it’s not a problem for me laying on my back, nor do I have any issue getting up thankfully. However, I am a runner and do spinning, buti yoga and high fitness classes at my local gym. I am fortunate to be healthy enough to do all of this and can honestly report, I do not have any age related aches/pains...let me correct that, sometimes if I run more than 7 miles, my knees feel weird, so I cut it off at 7. I have been active since high school, being involved in sports and also kept up my activity during all 4 of my pregnancies. It definitely pays off as we age. My father is 92 and swims every other morning...he’s my role model!

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Trix — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 01:25:37 GMT

@SeaMaiden I would dare to say it's considered normal for folks over the age of 50 to experience some discomforts when lying flat on hard surfaces and some lag time when getting up from the floor. Speaking for myself as one who suffers from chronic pain and has endured several spinal surgeries I can't say enough good things about Pilates in battling this situation. In fact, I was introduced to Pilates by a physical therapist about 25 years ago when I was trying to avoid having back surgery. Although I had the surgeries, I swear that I am fluid and only moderately stiff due to the Pilates.

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SeaMaiden — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 01:37:33 GMT

@Trix I used to do Pilates 15 years ago. I recycled my reformer as it was on the floor and hard to use.... but I was more flexible.

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D Kay — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 01:46:09 GMT

I don't think it's that unusual to have back discomfort lying on a flat, hard surface. I've had bone density and other tests where they automatically put a pillow under your knees because it is so uncomfortable to lie flat. Lifting your knees takes pressure off the lower back.....I sure don't get up as quickly as I once did, mostly because of my creaky joints.

Re: Question for those 60 plus

SeaMaiden — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 01:50:15 GMT

@bmorechick wrote:
No, it’s not a problem for me laying on my back, nor do I have any issue getting up thankfully. However, I am a runner and do spinning, buti yoga and high fitness classes at my local gym. I am fortunate to be healthy enough to do all of this and can honestly report, I do not have any age related aches/pains...let me correct that, sometimes if I run more than 7 miles, my knees feel weird, so I cut it off at 7. I have been active since high school, being involved in sports and also kept up my activity during all 4 of my pregnancies. It definitely pays off as we age. My father is 92 and swims every other morning...he’s my role model!

@bmorechick Impressive! And your knees do not hurt with all that running? That is wonderful!

Re: Question for those 60 plus

1Snickers — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:01:35 GMT

@SeaMaiden. Since you have joint replacements I would be very careful getting up or exercising. Don’t do anything that hurts.

I used to do Aerobics, Jazzercise, machines, tennis and both water & snow skiing, skating, (ice & roller). Etc.

I have a Pilates machine that is old that I can’t use now since I have two bad knees and now a stress fracture to my lower spine from a fall. It healed but I am careful.

When getting up from being flat on your back the stomach muscles are used, try tightening them. Your inner core strength is the basis of Pilates. Or,roll over to your side and use your hands to help.

Walking is a great exercise but be careful of gum balls and hickory nuts,etc. Falling isn’t an option!

The best exercise I have found EVER is Tai Chi. I do 24 form daily.There are many classes that teach it and after you know the motions it flows and becomes natural. Even the stretches help.

It can be modified for your joint replacements. It can be done in your mind to relax or to help you sleep.

Re: Question for those 60 plus

SeaMaiden — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:07:42 GMT

@1Snickers wrote:
@SeaMaiden. Since you have joint replacements I would be very careful getting up or exercising. Don’t do anything that hurts.
I used to do Aerobics, Jazzercise, machines, tennis and both water & snow skiing, skating, (ice & roller). Etc.
I have a Pilates machine that is old that I can’t use now since I have two bad knees and now a stress fracture to my lower spine from a fall. It healed but I am careful.
When getting up from being flat on your back the stomach muscles are used, try tightening them. Your inner core strength is the basis of Pilates. Or,roll over to your side and use your hands to help.
Walking is a great exercise but be careful of gum balls and hickory nuts,etc. Falling isn’t an option!
The best exercise I have found EVER is Tai Chi. I do 24 form daily.There are many classes that teach it and after you know the motions it flows and becomes natural. Even the stretches help.
It can be modified for your joint replacements. It can be done in your mind to relax or to help you sleep.

@1Snickers ThankYou. I do walk almost daily for an hour. I do squats to strengthen my legs, and upper body resistance training. I need to start doing my core strengthing with my balance ball. Tai Chi fascinates me. I will look into it per your suggestion. As far as falling....I took a very hard fall last year on ice....so now I am VERY careful when walking!

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bmorechick — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:08:58 GMT

Awww thank you seamaiden...I try. No they don’t and I think it’s because I’m conditioned to it, I have never been overweight, I dont run long distances and Im kind of slow. I usually run an 11 minute mile. Most runners do between 6 and 8. But I have no need for speed or to increase the distance. At 62, this is just fine for me.

Re: Question for those 60 plus

SeaMaiden — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:23:34 GMT

@bmorechick wrote:
Awww thank you seamaiden...I try. No they don’t and I think it’s because I’m conditioned to it, I have never been overweight, I dont run long distances and Im kind of slow. I usually run an 11 minute mile. Most runners do between 6 and 8. But I have no need for speed or to increase the distance. At 62, this is just fine for me.

@bmorechick Not everyone has bad joints...like you My DH is 64 and none of his joints ever hurt him. Neither of his parents had joint issues either.

..and here I am someone who had bad joints starting in my 30’s....and end up with two hips and two knees replaced by age 58. Much of it is genetics I am sure.

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AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:48:33 GMT

I don't like to lay totally flat without a pillow or 2 as it makes me feel dizzy --- I have a lot of vertigo issues. Also, when rising from a prone position, I have to do it slowly or will get dizzy. When I am down on the floor I have to use my hands to get up. Alll fun things which have happened to me since getting older.

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Mothertrucker — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:05:17 GMT

I understand- In my late 40's I bought one of those Pilates Reformers that is raised off the ground..It was expensive and an investment ot be sure, but I dont know where I would be without it!

The gentle, yet seucre stretch I get helps me be able to move- , too have abad back, in fact, I once had a fractured spine after being hit in a crosswalk!

Motion is lotion, as they say, and now that I am 60, I realize that more and more.

Mine also has a tiny trampoline at the end for a cardio workot which does not stress my joints.

Next itme you see Marjolean demonstrate this, take a close look- I am sure there are even better ones out today!

Not sure if I got it here on on HSN... I think it was here...

I also own Lori Greniers back arch "stretcher" (mentioned above) which is also great to have for those days when I really overdo it

Good luck!

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Justice4all — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:41:44 GMT

There are exercises you can do against the wall for back stretches @SeaMaiden...with replacement parts, I would be very cautious about the kinds of exercises you do. I have been wanting to do Tai Chi for balance, flexibility, etc.

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:58:15 GMT

@Justice4all wrote:
There are exercises you can do against the wall for back stretches @SeaMaiden...with replacement parts, I would be very cautious about the kinds of exercises you do. I have been wanting to do Tai Chi for balance, flexibility, etc.

@Justice4all Yes me too on the Tai Chi. Since I am not a go to class person....I am going to get a DVD.

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Lilysmom — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:44:26 GMT

@SeaMaiden, don’t forget to check out YouTube. There is an entire treasure chest of exercise routines you can try. I love YouTube! LM

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SXMGirl — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:53:08 GMT

@SeaMaiden, I can get off of the floor without assistance but I choose not to be on the floor. With all of the injuries that I have from working out, my physical therapist told me that the only reason that I would be on the floor was if I fell.

I just started a class called Functional Fitness, and the instructor, who is also a physical therapist and teaches Cross Fit, also says that we need to stay vertical and that there is no reason to be on the floor.

I realize that many on this board will be critical, but when people in the medical field advise me, who has had so many injuries, to stay off of the floor, I listen. Two of my favorite classes were Barre and Body Combat, where we were on the floor for at least half the class. I no longer do that.

Keep in mind, this is just my experience.

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tsavorite — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 23:49:03 GMT

@bmorechick wrote:
Awww thank you seamaiden...I try. No they don’t and I think it’s because I’m conditioned to it, I have never been overweight, I dont run long distances and Im kind of slow. I usually run an 11 minute mile. Most runners do between 6 and 8. But I have no need for speed or to increase the distance. At 62, this is just fine for me.

Wow I think thats amazing! I hurt too much to do any running...but can do the elliptical instead. May I ask how many miles per week do you run?? At 54 I am WAY behind you...I think 11min's for a mile is terrific....I am more like 15 on the elliptical.