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I am trying bunch different exercises some seem to help some add to much stress it seems. What is working for others?
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I am trying bunch different exercises some seem to help some add to much stress it seems. What is working for others?
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patricia69095 james84727
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mistibluey james84727
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You probably could do with a physio to learn vestibular rehabilitation exercises, but a lot of people seem to find yoga and tai chi helpful. Also, although not exercises as such, meditation and breath work can help with stress.
Stress seems to be a trigger for many people with MD, so that might be helpful to you.
louise98846 james84727
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Hello James, I had a series of exercises that were shown to me by a certified vestibular physiotherapist, around 3 years ago. I did them faithfully and they did improve my balance. That was before I was diagnosed with Ménière's last September, although I probably had Menieres at that time. I thought I would resume doing them twice a day a few months ago, as my balance is off. After doing them one day, I had a vertigo attack, after turning my head a certain way. So, I have stopped, as I was worried they could trigger another attack. I should probably revisit the same physiotherapist and see if there are different exercises I should be doing. There are several different kinds. If you are able to receive proper teaching by a physiotherapist, that is preferable. Very frustrating, for sure. Hope you feel better soon!
louise98846 james84727
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Brookiana james84727
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Hi James ,
I find that yoga helps me. When I'm having a weird foggy, unbalanced day, the breathing and postures somehow help my brain refocus. There's been plenty of times I've been to class thinking it was a bad idea as I didn't feel too great and I've come out feeling a lot better! I try and do it at home too but to be fair, I'm that stressed and shattered when I get home that I very often forget. It's hard to instill a discipline and stick to it.
Because yoga involves so much breathing and concentration, my brain refocuses doing slow and controlled movements. It's all good for stress relief too and I know that's my main problem!
Best of luck!
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