Back keeps giving way

[ww-wibblywobbly]

Hi all,

My ankles, knees and hips have been giving way for many years. Even before I knew that I had Ataxia. When they give way, I now grab something to hold onto to stop from falling, otherwise I'm on the floor. I then use my stick indoors, which I usually try not to use indoors, for my security.

But recently my lower back has started giving way too. This results in lower back pain!!

I assume that I need to strengthen my back muscles to help with this. I have been doing some simple back exercises every morning but the problem is still happening: ( Does anyone else suffer from this and do you have any tips please?

Thanks very much

Love

Alison x

[Staggy1]

Hi Alison

I’m doing some clinical Pilates to help me strengthen my core. Your GP should be able to organise it. It’s a bit boring but it I’m walking better. 😘 Carole.

[ww-wibblywobbly in reply to Staggy1]

Is clinical Pilates different from normal Pilates?

[Staggy1 in reply to ww-wibblywobbly]

Hi Alison

I guess it’s the same but i only do exercises which are geared to my balance problems with Ataxia? X

[ww-wibblywobbly in reply to Staggy1]

Thanks for your replies Carole. I think actually that I have a nerve that's pinching. This is only happening when I walk without my stick. So for the moment I am walking with my stick all the time. I saw the physiotherapist this morning and he has worked on my back, so hopefully it's been rectified. I do many little exercises, for strength all over including my core muscles. But I have been away for 3:weeks and I didn't do any!!!! This could be the reason!! Anyway back to exercising as much as I can now

Love

Alison xx

[Staggy1 in reply to ww-wibblywobbly]

Take care sweetie x