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Preface
Aunt Lin is 74 years old this year and was a kindergarten principal before retiring.
A few years ago, Aunt Lin's wife died, and her children were all working in other places, leaving her alone at home.
In order to pass the time and keep fit, Aunt Lin began to take a walk every day.
At the beginning, Aunt Lin walked for about 1 hour every day, and she felt much better in her mental state, and her whole person became cheerful.
Later, Aunt Lin simply walked 2 times a day for 1 hour each time.
One day 7 years later, Aunt Lin suddenly felt severe pain in her lower back and couldn't stand up.
The children hurriedly sent Aunt Lin to the hospital. After examination, Aunt Lin was diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis accompanied by osteoporosis, and her condition was not optimistic.
The doctor told Aunt Lin that her lumbar spine had been compressed for a long time, coupled with her age, her bone density had decreased, and she had walked for too long, which caused great damage to her lumbar spine.
Unfortunately, during the examination, it was also found that Aunt Lin was suffering from colorectal cancer at an early stage.
Prolonged walking, especially faster walking, can increase the risk of colorectal cancer by exposing the colorectum to repeated shocks.
Aunt Lin also suffers from constipation, which is also one of the risk factors for colorectal cancer.
Hearing the news of her illness, Aunt Lin was very depressed.
The attending doctor, Dr. Wang, comforted her and said, "Aunt Lin, your condition is not too late, we will do our best to help you with treatment." But in the future, you should exercise according to your ability and choose an exercise method that suits you. "
According to Dr. Wang, elderly people with severe lumbar spondylosis like Aunt Lin should not take a long walk or do strenuous exercise, and it is best to do some aerobic exercises, such as slow walking, tai chi, etc., for 30 minutes each time.
At the same time, we should pay attention to correcting bad living habits, eat more vegetables and fruits, eat less spicy and irritating foods, ensure sleep, and reduce the burden on the lumbar spine.
In addition to lumbar spondylosis, some patients with heart disease, arthritis, and the elderly who are frail or obese should not take a long walk.
Dr. Wang reminded that the elderly should assess their physical condition before exercising, choose a scientific exercise program, and grasp the "degree", so as to achieve the purpose of strengthening their bodies.
Aunt Lin listened to Dr. Wang's words and secretly made up her mind that when her body recovered, she must exercise scientifically, live well, spend more time with her children, and watch her grandchildren grow up.
Exercise is a double-edged sword, and the elderly should be different from person to person, from time to time, under the guidance of professionals, to develop a suitable exercise prescription for themselves.
Only in this way can you enjoy the benefits of sports while avoiding sports injuries and embracing a healthy and happy old age.
While moderate exercise is good for health, walking isn't a good fit for everyone.
For some elderly people with poor physical conditions and underlying medical conditions, walking for a long time may aggravate the condition and bring health risks.
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(The story in the article is purely fictional, if there is any similarity is purely coincidental, if the body is not well, seek medical help in time)