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my partner has scheuermann's as well as lower back problems that come with it. I am Concerned that sitting about at home is not doing his mental health any good at all. I enjoy cycling and would like him to be able to join me. Does anyone have experience with the recumbent bikes? If so do you recommend them?
Many thanks
Thea
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margaret85310 thea1993
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Hi Thea,
It's not good for one's mental health sit at home, for sure. However, when you are crippled with back pain, most physical activities just become too painful. I can't imagine that I would have tolerated sitting on a bicycle seat and trying to pedal when my back was in bad shape.
Hope I'm not becoming a broken record on this board, but in my opinion the best activity for anyone with back pain is Bikram Yoga. Stretching and strengthening the spine in a hot, humid room brought me almost instant pain relief, and I went from being crippled to completely able-bodied in the matter of a few months.
Maybe it's something you both could try together?
thea1993 margaret85310
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The bikes I am on about are the ones where you sit almost in a reclined position and pedal with your feet in front of you. Like these.
thea1993 margaret85310
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margaret85310 thea1993
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I got you, my husband is the same way. Lives with me, sees the transformation, but still would rather live with back pain than go to class with me. For me, it took the threat of a second surgery to make me desperate enough to try it. I just don't know about the bikes, my pain was so bad that I had difficulty walking, not sure how bad off your SO is...