Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

along with Stenosis, Scoliosis, and a couple of others also keeping company near the base of my spine.

Try getting a good PT workup ordered by your doc and on a schedule rather than more meds to gradually gather more strength and stamina in a low impact way as part of your days.

It takes time, but it has worked for me far better than pills. (And I was nearly crippled with pain and immobility a few years ago.) Then perhaps other complications might ease.

The stretching practices really help ease my ambulation and the gentle moves help with that darn core that gets me if I stand or walk just a bit too much.

Also, walking in water keeps gravity from nailing your back and core and gradually increases stamina. I had to join a health club with a therapy pool to get that routine going. Not covered by insurance for me, but well worth the $60 monthly cost when I needed it the most.

You may need to supplement with different meds for the COPD as you do this. Run what you think might be a good plan past your docs. COPD sucks.

Whatever works. All the best to you as you find what works best for you.