Hi everyone. So, I have this problem. From being overweight all my life I have three disks in my lower back that are degenerating. Well, due to this it causes back pain from time to time. Here is my problem, every time I excercise I end up on bed rest for 4-5 days because my back is flared up in pain. It is so frustrating because I want to be able to excercise, especially after my surgery. Any ideas or anyone with similar problem? I guess worse case scenario I will need to wait until I get some of the weight off and hope then it won't cause so much pain after excersise. It's a lose lose situation:confused:

Have you tried water aerobics?

I agree with Mac, water aerobics will be the best. Even if you're not ready for group exercise, just walking in the water or using a float and kicking your feet gently will help, and the water takes the pressure off your back.

Also, talk to your doctor about physical therapy for your back. That would be supervised, and thetherapist could make sure you're doing the moves correctly so you don't further injure yourself. Good luck.

I agree with both June and Mac they both gave very good idea, as a matter of facts I'm going to water aerobics tonight x-D