Hi,
Walking seems to be an issue for many of us. How the diet impacts on this varies from person to person. I think (as outlined in the book) exercise, reconnecting pathways or creating new ones all contribute to walking abilities. I thought I would share what is helping me and I would love to hear from others.
1. Instead of thinking I will suddenly be able to climb a mountain, I now plan on getting across the room well. Then I congratulate myself.
2. I swing my arms more-I noticed I was walking like a block. I realized that part of my coordination was not functioning. I have to consciously think before I stride which arm to swing but it helps with balance.
3. I do a lot of messaging to different body parts-just thinking an action sends the right message.
4. I talk to myself "here, let me help you" or "let's do it together"
5. I use both hiking poles outside because it keeps me very straight and more balanced-I think of them as friends and thank them for their help.
6. I find crawling as outlined in the book helps. In fact that is where I noticed I had coordination problems with legs and arms.
7. I try to pay attention to what is not working and see if I can find a way to fix it.
8. As strength increases, I make sure I stretch frequently as this helps with improved alignment.
Hope to hear from others.
Teena Marie
I just tried the
I just tried the exercises-barefoot so I could really activate the nervous system. Fantastic. I'm feeling some tingling now. This will really help some rewiring.
Teena Marie
This is amazing. Thank you
This is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing these exercises. In my search of what's not working in my walking, I realized that in fact, it wasn't only my left hip flexors, but my left foot with 1 toe curling in.. I've been trying to activate the toes so these exercises will really help.
I can't wait to try them this evening.
Thank you again,
Teena Marie
Thank you so much for
Thank you so much for sharing your tips, Teena Marie.
My case is mild and I can walk without obvious problems. Here are some exercises I have worked out with my yoga trainer and do on my own every day in order to improve strength of legs and balance:
1. Hold the wall, strech one leg and raise it the highest you can forwards/back (5-10 times)
2. Keep it up and count 10.
3. Stand on one foot and bend the other leg. Focus your eyes on a point on the opposite wall. Find your balance and then try not to hold the wall and cross your hands on your chest. Count.
repeat with the other side
4. Hold the wall and stand on your toes/down. Repeat as many times as you can.
5. Open your legs and try to stand on your toes without holding the wall. Count
6. Walk on your toes. Shake arms to help balance. Start from a few steps and measure the distance you can walk every day.
Try to do this routine every day. It takes me 10 - 15 min.
Hope this helps
Hi Teena Marie Your advice
Hi Teena Marie
Your advice on walking really talks to me, because i am in a similar condition, getting across a room with out holding on to some thing is a great accomplishment, and we should celebrate our efforts , sometimes I think of myself as a toddler learning to walk and you see that they just keep at it. We as adults have to learn again and even able bodied people can loose functions if they stop doing things, I'm interested on hearing about your progress. It validates my concerns ,makes me feel like i'm not alone...Keep up the good work!
Good luck!
lazer
thanks teena , i am slowly
thanks teena , i am slowly trying this as well , thanks for the encouragement.
ken