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Janice68
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July 08, 2016, 11:59:18 AM »
Hi,. I've just started Pilates due to meno and pelvic floor issues. Would be interested if anybody is doing this because I find this very beneficial even thou just started. I would love to hear your stories? Jan x
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Joyce
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July 08, 2016, 12:28:36 PM »
Good for you. I had to give up, as lying on floor even on a thick mat was horrendously painful on my back.
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CLKD
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July 08, 2016, 12:47:06 PM »
We have several exercise threads on here, maybe if you do a 'search'
Sounds too much like hard work to me
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Janice68
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July 08, 2016, 01:00:06 PM »
Thanks cubagirl! Sorry to hear about your back!! My back plays up because of meno pelvic issues but been lucky so far it hasn't stopped me thank heavens.
Oh clkd, what are we going to do with you
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CLKD
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July 08, 2016, 01:51:50 PM »
Not a lot
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Hurdity
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July 08, 2016, 03:51:14 PM »
Hi Janice68
I've been doing Pilates for a couple of years maybe 3 actually now I come to think of it. I don't regard it as an alternative treatment to HRT though and not sure about the pelvic floor thing - I mean it does strengthen core muscles but I would have thought specific pelvic floor exercises would be better? It is very good exercise though for keeping muscles and joints supple as we age. For me, Pilates, along with Zumba, a very good diet and keeping my body weight within low limits, and HRT - is helping to keep me as healthy as I can, and I am sure contributes to well-being
So keep it up! Are you enjoying it so far?
Hurdity x
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walking the dog
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July 08, 2016, 03:58:28 PM »
When my anxiety allows me I try and go on a Friday evening I find it very relaxing as I have to concentrate so hard on the breathing etc its a lovely thing to get into xx
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Janice68
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July 08, 2016, 04:31:04 PM »
Thanks girls!
Yes Hurdity, I am enjoying it!! It also runs with my pelvic floor excerises I do. I'm seeing a pelvic floor specialist physio too! so they work hand in hand with each other I think its brill good old core exercises to strengthen muscles.
Yes walking the dog it is relaxing to do and if you can you should go. It will help with anxiety too I suffer from it too. Try and go wtf it is a lovely thing to get into!! xx
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Henrietta
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July 18, 2016, 09:54:34 AM »
To cut a long story short I have a lump in my leg making me hobble and very painful going upstairs. Had physio and been told I am very flexible due to years o fyoga. He gave me some simple -VERY simple pilates exercises to do and I am consciously placing my pelvis in the right place at the top and bottom of stairs and (touch wood) pain has been much less since engaging the pelvic floor muscles. I think they have all gone splat inside of me since my hystrectomy. He has referred me for 3 sessions at the hospital next month.
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laquesabe
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July 18, 2016, 03:07:25 PM »
Hi, I just wanted to say well done you for starting pilates classes. I am a pilates teacher and love the fact that pretty much anyone can start doing these exercises. Core control includes working the pelvic floor muscles. Posture, balance, strength and flexibility are all key elements of pilates. I hope more women our age start and find it useful.
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Janice68
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July 18, 2016, 03:30:20 PM »
Thanks laquesabe for the info I like it because of every thing you have said basically.
I'm glad it's helping you Henrietta!!!
I'm trying to avoid an hysterectomy at the moment . I need to strengthen my pelvic floor muscles and everything else.
Take care xx
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walking the dog
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July 18, 2016, 05:01:51 PM »
I made it to Pilates on Friday , I go when anxiety allows, I enjoyed it it's very relaxing
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Janice68
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July 19, 2016, 11:43:44 AM »
Glad you went Wtd. It gets me doing something and gets me out of the house too plus the walking there and back. My doctor suggested it. It turned out to be a good idea and the right thing for me with my pelvic floor issues. Just brill!!
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dulciana
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July 22, 2016, 12:42:48 PM »
I tried a pilates class a year ago, but I was put off by the general assumption that everyone could do every move
(I couldn't find an affordable beginners' class that fitted my diary) and the loud, fast, punchy music that we were forced to have on as a "background". I only went once, never to return. (See "What have you done today?" for my latest post about exercise!
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July 24, 2016, 11:37:55 AM »
Hi Sparkle and anyone else interested in pilates.
Re. movements to avoid for hiatus hernia and reflux, I would advise not aggravating your synptoms by lying supine (on your back) or prone (on tummy). There are plenty of movements sitting or on all fours or standing.
Dont be put off by feeling limited in your movements as there really plenty of excercises and beautiful stretches you can do xx
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