Background:
I injured my back somehow in or around February 2007.
By July 2007, I was diagnosed with a ruptured lumbar disk (L3-L4) and a bulging lumbar disk (L4-L5).
In mid-July 2007, I had epidural cortisone injections. My pain level has gone way down, and my ability to walk has gotten a lot better (I can actually walk more than a block or two without needing to sit down).
I've started core strengthening (using Yoga, Pilates, and stretching per a book called Back Rx), but I'd like to do more.
I am desperate to regain my cardio stamina, without re injuring my back.
Any suggestions? I concur with the writer who mentioned the elliptical. And it will burn the most calories per minute.
Consider taking a Pilates class at a studio. Studio instructors are almost always highly trained, including continuing ed courses on students with 'issues.' Pilates conferences almost always have seminars on back issues. So I feel you would benefit from such a class, given that you tell the instructor about your injury. She/he will be able to adapt Pilates exercises to you, and still teach the others who don't have your issue.
There is also one-on-one Pilates apparatus work, but you would probably want to do some mat work first, to see how it works for you. the elliptical trainer would be best in your situation bcz it urges you to keep good posture |
