I posted this same question on the workout section, so excuse the duplication, but I wanted to get the consensus of opinion from you swimmers on whether swimming is contradicted in cases of lumbar stenosis. The literature is a bit equivocal, and my own experience is conflicting, but it could also be that I'm just horendously out of shape (close to a decade of inactivity). So if anyone knows the answer to this question, please let me know. Thanks.
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Steve sorry to hear of your issues.
I suffer from degenerated discs L3,4 and 5. I've found swimming to be very beneficial to my condidtion, but for me hyperextending the spine is a good exercise for me.
I think you will be ok in he water if you can find motions that do not hurt you. You might benefit form neoprene support, which you might be allowed to wear in the water.
good luck...
Rich
Steve sorry to hear of your issues.
I suffer from degenerated discs L3,4 and 5. I've found swimming to be very beneficial to my condidtion, but for me hyperextending the spine is a good exercise for me.
I think you will be ok in he water if you can find motions that do not hurt you. You might benefit form neoprene support, which you might be allowed to wear in the water.
good luck...
Rich
