Did you purchase any exercise equipment that helped?
Met with my Physical Medicine doctor for first time yesterday to go over my MRI and discuss treatment going forward. Began the prednisone 6 day treatment and will be scheduled for a cortisone shot. This is Kaiser, so he said that appointment may take a considerable amount of time to be scheduled. He also said to go ahead and make the appointment when scheduling calls me, but if the oral treatment is still working then cancel the appointment.
He stressed "lifestyle changes" such as absolutely no more heavy lifting or house chores. He really told my husband I was no longer allowed to sweep and mop. As a perfectionist this is going to be difficult as every one knows wives clean houses better than husbands ;). Just when your decades long marriage thought it couldn't face any new challenges, right?
Most importantly the Doctor said I needed to get either an indoor walking machine or bicycle to break up my time spent on computer which is my favorite pass time on days we do not have any outside places to go. Keeping my legs moving and strong will relieve pressure on my back and neck. He said "our heads are very heavy and need neck and back support".
There are often ads in local social media Marketplace for used exercise equipment, but if someone could recommend something that truly works for them I would definitely consider the investment on a newer model machine.
My challenge is that I am only 5 feet tall and have all my life struggled to take advantage of equipment at gyms and hotels facilities. I need something truly adjustable to my arms and legs. Everything needs to be the correct height, especially any bars for my arms as they feel 300 pounds if lifted up more than 1 minute even do to my make up.
I appreciate everyone who took the time to read through all of this and look forward to any recommendations you may have.