Excersises for girl in road accident?!
Question: i had a car crash a mouth ago. i have hurt my back and sternum because of this i have had to put all sports on hold until i have recovered! but i want to be able to get back into it quickly!
any ideas on excerisises to strenghen my arms and stomach without putting pressure on my ribs or sternum,
alsoo is it suitable for me to still try and touch my toes as i was very flexible before but my back physically wont let me got that far and its starting to worry me.
the pains not to bad though unless i am lifting or sitting up in the morning etc...
i cannot do pressups, situps, pull ups etc AGONY!
Answers: i had a car crash a mouth ago. i have hurt my back and sternum because of this i have had to put all sports on hold until i have recovered! but i want to be able to get back into it quickly!
any ideas on excerisises to strenghen my arms and stomach without putting pressure on my ribs or sternum,
alsoo is it suitable for me to still try and touch my toes as i was very flexible before but my back physically wont let me got that far and its starting to worry me.
the pains not to bad though unless i am lifting or sitting up in the morning etc...
i cannot do pressups, situps, pull ups etc AGONY!
well a car crash is first of all very hard on the body. So, I'll assume you've been to a doctor to get the diagnosis. If not, you need to go for the evaluation. You will be living with your back for the rest of your life, and need to take care of it properly now to prevent further problems.
And you are correct, the other regular exercise you mentioned would be agnoy. Maybe stretching moves for the legs and thighs could also be done.
Lots of luck!
So, no quick response for back injuries. Time and persistence is all you will have. Physical therapy will outline all the exercises you should and can do.
Check into pool therapy, water is very good for toning. Weights of about a pound can be used repetitively to tone arms, but you don't' want any stress on the damaged areas. Sitting on exercises ball will work the core muscles, and you will need directive from someone knowledgeable on your injuries first.
The best thing for you to do, is to see a physical therapist. They can safely give you what exercises are good for what you want to do, and make it safe so that you do not injure yourself more. Ask your doctor for a referal to see one.
try to jog