Hello, I'm new to the community and have so many questions. This is one of my main questions.. I'm 23 and want to be fit like how I used to be, but my pains and flareups have only gotten worst the past couple years. It's gone to the point where I can't do regular workouts without inducing so much pain, so I've stopped working out all together. I feel very dysmorphic and unattractive, and it's been getting to me more and more. Some women are able to do it however, and I want to understand how… read more
Pelvic floor pt is great. Maybe try swimming since it’s low impact? Or focus on yoga/stretching and upper body?
I'm still trying to figure this one out myself. I used to run a lot but had to switch to walks, or cycling since high impact made things worse. I am not one of those women who can work out (or work out like they use to) without pain, so I've just been trying to find ways to work out that works with where I am at. I give more on the days I can, and try to be kind to myself on the days I can't. I'm also in pelvic floor pt and would recommend that if it is an option for you.
One suggestion would be to look at the type of activities/exercises you enjoy and build around that. Test & try out different things to see what works best for you.
I don’t have a good answer but you’re not alone. I’ve always been very active and it’s been hard the last year feeling like I can’t keep up the way I used to. I started doing pelvic floor pt and that’s helped a bit but I still have a long way to go.