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Terry, NJ · 02-01-2018, 08:58 AM

At 73, I've had back trouble since I was thirty. This is due to having scoliosis as a kid. Now I'm getting Osteo Arthritis in places I never had it before. The secret of functioning with these conditions is to keep moving, keep those joints loose! And don't feel sorry for yourself just because it hurts. Walk on grass. Stay off sidewalks and hard surfaces was much as possible. Do exercises, pushups against the sink, etc. My daughter is an Occupational Therapist (O.T.) and she told me that as we age, our Heel strings tend to shorten themselves. One exercise we should be doing is to stretch these muscles. Keep yourself as loose as you can. I still get under my cars and truck. I'm about to remove one of the large tires off my Case backhoe (no calcium). Next, I'm going to invest in one of Teeter Inversion machines. My Chiro doc says it will help! Your's in pain!
Terry

02-01-2018, 08:58 AM	#17
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: because of the model A At 73, I've had back trouble since I was thirty. This is due to having scoliosis as a kid. Now I'm getting Osteo Arthritis in places I never had it before. The secret of functioning with these conditions is to keep moving, keep those joints loose! And don't feel sorry for yourself just because it hurts. Walk on grass. Stay off sidewalks and hard surfaces was much as possible. Do exercises, pushups against the sink, etc. My daughter is an Occupational Therapist (O.T.) and she told me that as we age, our Heel strings tend to shorten themselves. One exercise we should be doing is to stretch these muscles. Keep yourself as loose as you can. I still get under my cars and truck. I'm about to remove one of the large tires off my Case backhoe (no calcium). Next, I'm going to invest in one of Teeter Inversion machines. My Chiro doc says it will help! Your's in pain! Terry