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kimbutgar

(21,148 posts)

12. I'm 63 and I stretch when I get achy.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 03:22 PM

Jul 2019

I wear flats one day and heels the next to alleviate any knee pain. Stretching has changed my life. When I get achy I stretch my body until I hear lactic acid noises in my joints. I know then I have done enough stretching.

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Finally relief for my leg pain and weakness. [View all] no_hypocrisy Jul 2019 OP

How great you found relief! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2019 #1

Yoga DUgosh Jul 2019 #2

+1.. been doing it for over 45 years.... mitch96 Jul 2019 #6

Wonderful you are feeling better, but I disagree somewhat with your friend. Big Blue Marble Jul 2019 #3

I'll look into it. Thank you! no_hypocrisy Jul 2019 #4

I agree with Big Blue Marble. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2019 #5

I'm in my late 70s and find that doing exercises in bed when I first wake up helps a lot. CTyankee Jul 2019 #7

Make sure your mineral balance is OK, particularly that you are getting enough magnesium. diane in sf Jul 2019 #8

Sounds A LOT like me. BamaRefugee Jul 2019 #9

Getting old sucks. infullview Jul 2019 #10

In view of your pain, I'm glad to hear you ruled out a blood clot before you got that massage work. pnwmom Jul 2019 #11

I'm 63 and I stretch when I get achy. kimbutgar Jul 2019 #12

A leg roller. ginnyinWI Jul 2019 #13

Damn. I gotta get myself in the gym! SunSeeker Jul 2019 #14

no need for the gym Skittles Jul 2019 #19

Gentle yoga, walking 1+ miles a day, and Egoscue... Richluu Jul 2019 #15

About to be 60, and... B Stieg Jul 2019 #16

Very glad that you found relief Moral Compass Jul 2019 #17

Welcome to the club!... N_E_1 for Tennis Jul 2019 #18