Re: Tons of Pain, No Relief in Sight

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I used to work out at the gym (weights) 5 days a week before my work re-lated

injury (I have 4 torn discs in my neck and have arthritis in both knees and

right hip) I was medically retired from my job due to this when I was 38 years

(now 45 years)

My doctor told me to get into the pool at the gym, at first I was crushed, only

the " older " people got into the pool and I couldn't get a good work out like I

used to in the pool. Oh how wrong i was!

I have been taking water aerobics ever since and LOVE it! In fact I'm planning

on getting certified to teach water classes this summer. You really get a good

workout and the water is great resistance. Some of the instructors have music

and we are dancing/singing so it doesn't seem like you are working out, you're

having fun!!

With water aerobics plus doing Weight Watchers, I have lost 35 pounds and I feel

so much better!!! I have also started a walk with some of my Weight Watchers

friends, so every Sunday (rain or shine) we walk 6 miles at a park. We have

decided to participate in the 5 kilometer walk for the Komen breast cancer

and the 5 kilometer Relay for Life and the 5 kilometer Doggie Dash - whew, all

this coming summer.

I figured out a long time ago, I'm going to have pain no matter if I sit at home

being depressed, so why not go out and have a life as the pain will be there

anyways. I never thought my life would be like this, so why not live it?

If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me anytime.

Welcome to the group.