Muscular Support
Q: I have been having trouble with pain in my inside ankle bone, which was recently diagnosed as tendonitis. This may have been caused by wearing nonsupportive snow boots too much this winter. Xrays showed no fracture. I have been icing it and taking ginger and other natural antiinflammatories, to no avail. I am afraid to walk the dogs or do much exercise, yet I know that losing weight might help the condition, and I need to exercise to do that. What do you suggest I do to get started losing weight if I can't exercise? Or do you think walking will hurt the tendonitis? The doctor didn't think it would bother it, but I know that when I'm on my feet for very long it starts hurting. I also have plantar fascitis in my feet and wear custom orthotics in my shoes. Please give me some ideas. I did Pilates yesterday and it didn't seem to bother it. Do you think I should continue Pilates. I really need to get in shape. Thank you.
A:
You should continue any exercise that you can do that doesn't hurt. Pain is an indicator that there is something wrong. It is my opinion that you are resting on your bones instead of using your muscular system to support your bones. You need to do some resistance exercises to develop the support that is necessary. Do not confuse house work with exercise. It is not. Yes continue to do the pilatie and crunches and pushups etc. It is not hard nor does it take very much time. Good luck and keep me posted.
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