Pain disappears when in ketosis

(Kate) #21

Thank you! I’m very glad to be here. :slight_smile: Another fun factoid - I weathered a mild keto flu for about 15 days, and this morning - BAM - the keto energy hit. I’m having fun with it. :slight_smile:

(Joey) #22

Stay well hydrated and add electrolytes (NaCl, Mg, K) if you haven’t already. It’ll keep the “flu” symptoms at bay and help your body transform itself the way you’re intending. Onward!

(Bob M) #23

You do the bird dog with 10 pound weights? If so, very impressive!

I find the hardest one to do is the curl-up. For me, it mainly hits my rotator cuffs, which is what I think part of the idea is. There is some abs in there too, but I don’t find that part challenging.

I think body weight training for me has helped too. A lot of that requires balance, which also works the “core” quite a bit.

But if anyone does have back issues, his book is a good resource. For instance, it’s got info for sciatica, which periodically flares up with me.

He has some nice “stretches” for the back, too. Some of these require particular configurations - not necessarily machines, but particular items. For instance, he has a “stretch” for the back, where you are standing, put your hands on a counter or railing, and push your hands into the counter/railing. You should feel a “lengthening” of the spine. This is a great one, but I rarely do it, because I don’t have many places to do this. (Hmmm…I’ll have to see if I could configure something in my basement for this one.)

(Joey) #24

I marvel at things I can do in my mid-60s that I could never do earlier in life. Proves that we’re not done until we’re done.

Having bought a pair of “insertable” ankle weight cuffs, I added 1-lb weights at a time, reaching their 5lb capacity. So then I bought another set with up to 10lb ankle weights and slowly worked upward to their max.

Frankly, the idea of adding more weight seems silly at this point. It’s already a great workout, doing s-l-o-w reps up & down, switching to opposite side only after completing targeted reps for each leg/arm pair (rather than providing a respite by switching pairs each time, it’s slightly more of a “burn” to stick with one arm/leg pair at a time).

There’s another exercise I’ve added in recent years from the Qi Gong tradition that might be of interest. It entails about 15 minutes each morning of standing meditation. Sounds silly at first, but it has made major improvements in my Tai Chi practice (been at this daily for around 20 yrs now) … and, believe it or not, skiing. Legs never get fatigued - even first downhill days of the season.

Here’s a book that seems a little hokey at first, but it’s actually a real gem. If you pursue this, take your time, and build up very slowly. Much harder than it seems…

“The Way of Energy: Mastering the Chinese Art of Internal Strength with Chi Kung Exercise” by Lam Kam-Chuen :yin_yang:

#25

I occasionally get recurrent back pain, actually, arm and shoulder pain, which is stretched nerve pathways related after a physical fall. I had physio for it, and moved on.
I’m feeling it now actually, the recurrent pain.
And I’ve been in keto, and gladly in keto for a while now (I’m getting BMI acceptability after being type 2, not that I really agree with that spectrum of analysis).
Keto has helped me immensely…I’ve reversed Type 2, reduced BP, become much happier and active…I’ll never look back on that decision.
It’s just, my shoulder injury, it still hurts at times.

Just being truthful people.

(Robin) #26

Yeah… some things just won’t respond to the magic of keto. My arthritic knees are no longer inflamed or painful but there are still all structural issues that can’t be changed.
it is what it is.

#27

Oh that’s priomising! But these exercises are so easy and quick, I definitely will keep doing them and let’s hope they will help me soon. I am not in super bad state, it’s just some small annoying back pain especially in the mornings, it goes away later… But I can’t just keep living like that :frowning: I decided it recently but keep forgetting googling for it so I am so glad for your help.

I tried to strengthen my core before but as I almost immediately drop when I try the easiest plank, I wasn’t motivated to keep at it.

My normal workouts with weights are fine, even the back exercises.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #28

I broke both arms five years ago, and the surgery on my shoulder has left a legacy of pain. This is not the arthritic joint pain from inflammation that keto can help with. Unfortunately, while keto has been good to me in many ways, it can’t overcome the hardware and 37 screws in my shoulder joint, alas! I’m just lucky they were able to save the joint; a metal replacement would not last nearly as long as the healed bone will.

Interestingly, the elbow of that arm, which also has a lot of hardware and a further 26 or so screws (an intern and I counted, while looking at the x-rays one day), never troubles me. Go figure!

#29

Oh my, so many screws are used…?!
I have some metal in my wrist and no problem this far. My aunt (who broke a wrist and her pelvis) says it was the same with her, age will bring the aches. I really hope it won’t be true for me.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #30

They were very bad breaks, lots of pieces. I am blessed to have nearly normal range of motion in that arm.

(Butter Withaspoon) #31

I’ve had a couple of accidents in the past 2 years that had me in the Emergency department. The staff seemed very surprised that I refused all pain medication, but honestly I felt not a whisper of pain so it didn’t make sense to take the drugs. I always get “refused analgesia” on my charts :joy:

Since the rest of my joints feel smooth and flowing now I have to assume it’s all ketones and metabolic health.

The McGill 3 are great- I do exercises based on the movements. My back is very good these days

(Robin) #32

Wow. That’s awesome.

(Michelle isaacson) #33

Welcome! Way to Go on your journey to feeling your best! Please feel free to ask any questions for clarification and look around. The people here are FANTATSTIC. :slight_smile: