Janine, this is absolutely brilliant! I walk 5-6 days a week. I've incorporated your suggestions, and it's made a world of difference. Thank you so much for this valuable information. I walk and practice yoga, but you've gotten me approaching things in a different way. Today while I was walking, I kept thinking about mountain pose and using my glutes.
That's so awesome, Daria! I'm so happy it's made a difference! It's amazing how we compensate, and how using the correct muscles can change everything. I'm so happy for you!
I couldn’t agree more, I’m a yoga teacher focusing on older clients- most of them walk or hike regularly and report that the walking/ yoga combo creates a much safer walking experience as they have better propreoception skills and also enjoy better breath awareness and deeper more meaningful observation of the environment.
I am getting a 2nd opinion on it this coming Friday. I don't like the surgeon, he's been very flip and dismissive with me. Have heard lots of praise for the new surgeon. It is mostly a range of motion issue (bicep dislocated at the head and full subscap tear). I know I need surgery, I also need a surgeon who is compassionate about my other health issues.
Makes sense! I injured my psoas in 2019. I'm Gen X too, and had given birth to my son in 2018 ("geriatric pregnancy") and wasn't working out, and my glutes were weak. Perfect storm. And man oh man, my hip flexors felt it all, and still do! It really is all connected!
Yes! When you understand the purpose of each muscle and what it is supposed to do, it all makes sense. I hate that term, "geriatric pregnancy." It's so ageist! Plus, late 30s/ early 40s is not geriatric!!
I’m really glad I found this. I’ve been meaning to do a post-walk stretch for a while and just kept n doing it!
I’m a big believer in yoga and I do 20 minutes every morning first thing. It has fixed my back. And I mean it has change my life. The last few years at work, while all the youngsters are groaning about their sore backs and how old they’re getting, I’m running circles sound them with a smile.
Yoga is magical that way, and as you demonstrate, Tim, you don't need to do it for hours! A 20 min practice can make a huge difference in how you feel. Let me know if you try my Post Walk Stretch classes!
Like you write Janine walking combined with yoga is powerful and you are right I do believe that yoga has helped me stay running for as long as I have. But with age I now realize that modifying my routine is not that bad. Plus just by walking my dog daily I get anywhere from 6 1/2 to 10 kilometres in a day.
Good morning Janine. Reading this reminds of a conversation I had years ago with a supervisor I worked with. We had a debate about running vs walking. I had come into work after an early morning run and had tweaked my knee. He asks me what happened. I told him and that’s when he told me, “you know Pete a good power walk is just as good as running”. It’s finally taken me, years later to realize he was probably right. But I’m stubborn so I kept running now I have an ultrasound and exam scheduled for later this month on my right knee so walking is the best option now and combining it with yoga is great. So I’ve modified my routine to walking and yoga and you know what I feel just as good and not as sore.
Hi Pete, I can understand that. I wish I liked running, but I have always been more aquatic. I could swim for hours, but after 2 minutes of running, my body says "no thanks." Yoga is such a great compliment to any sport, and has probably let you run for longer than you would have otherwise. Walking is great!
Janine, this is absolutely brilliant! I walk 5-6 days a week. I've incorporated your suggestions, and it's made a world of difference. Thank you so much for this valuable information. I walk and practice yoga, but you've gotten me approaching things in a different way. Today while I was walking, I kept thinking about mountain pose and using my glutes.
That's so awesome, Daria! I'm so happy it's made a difference! It's amazing how we compensate, and how using the correct muscles can change everything. I'm so happy for you!
I couldn’t agree more, I’m a yoga teacher focusing on older clients- most of them walk or hike regularly and report that the walking/ yoga combo creates a much safer walking experience as they have better propreoception skills and also enjoy better breath awareness and deeper more meaningful observation of the environment.
Absolutely. Yoga's effects reach every aspect of our lives. I talk about how practicing yoga is cross-training for life.
I go for a walk almost every day and do a yoga session 3 to 4 times a week.
That's great! Have you ever practiced yoga after your walk to stretch out again? I find it so helpful!
I have, but it depends upon my schedule and what I can fit it.
The first post walk sequence reminded me how much I need to do more yoga!
I'm glad you checked it out! It's amazing how quickly we can lose mobility when we don't stretch regularly.
I'm a hot mess right now, but slowly, hopefully getting back on track. My glutes are pretty good but my core is so off.
How's the shoulder?
I am getting a 2nd opinion on it this coming Friday. I don't like the surgeon, he's been very flip and dismissive with me. Have heard lots of praise for the new surgeon. It is mostly a range of motion issue (bicep dislocated at the head and full subscap tear). I know I need surgery, I also need a surgeon who is compassionate about my other health issues.
You are smart to get a second opinion. Surgeons can be so arrogant. You want someone who you feel comfortable with.
Arrogant is polite for this one. All he cared about was how I was going to get to PT. Never asked if I had anyone to help me at home.
Great vid on you tube , Janine . I can't do it because off my health . Yet I know it will help others as I used to do these . Hugs and Peace to all
Thanks Mitch!
Great video on walking and using the glutes! I definitely needed to see that. Going to be more mindful on my walks going forward. Thank you!
It makes a huge difference. I know when my hip flexors start to hurt it's because I'm forgetting to use my glutes! I hope it helps Jo!
Makes sense! I injured my psoas in 2019. I'm Gen X too, and had given birth to my son in 2018 ("geriatric pregnancy") and wasn't working out, and my glutes were weak. Perfect storm. And man oh man, my hip flexors felt it all, and still do! It really is all connected!
Yes! When you understand the purpose of each muscle and what it is supposed to do, it all makes sense. I hate that term, "geriatric pregnancy." It's so ageist! Plus, late 30s/ early 40s is not geriatric!!
Thanks for sharing with us
Happy to! 😊
I’m really glad I found this. I’ve been meaning to do a post-walk stretch for a while and just kept n doing it!
I’m a big believer in yoga and I do 20 minutes every morning first thing. It has fixed my back. And I mean it has change my life. The last few years at work, while all the youngsters are groaning about their sore backs and how old they’re getting, I’m running circles sound them with a smile.
Yoga is magical that way, and as you demonstrate, Tim, you don't need to do it for hours! A 20 min practice can make a huge difference in how you feel. Let me know if you try my Post Walk Stretch classes!
Like you write Janine walking combined with yoga is powerful and you are right I do believe that yoga has helped me stay running for as long as I have. But with age I now realize that modifying my routine is not that bad. Plus just by walking my dog daily I get anywhere from 6 1/2 to 10 kilometres in a day.
Good morning Janine. Reading this reminds of a conversation I had years ago with a supervisor I worked with. We had a debate about running vs walking. I had come into work after an early morning run and had tweaked my knee. He asks me what happened. I told him and that’s when he told me, “you know Pete a good power walk is just as good as running”. It’s finally taken me, years later to realize he was probably right. But I’m stubborn so I kept running now I have an ultrasound and exam scheduled for later this month on my right knee so walking is the best option now and combining it with yoga is great. So I’ve modified my routine to walking and yoga and you know what I feel just as good and not as sore.
Hi Pete, I can understand that. I wish I liked running, but I have always been more aquatic. I could swim for hours, but after 2 minutes of running, my body says "no thanks." Yoga is such a great compliment to any sport, and has probably let you run for longer than you would have otherwise. Walking is great!