Daria, several years ago when I had trouble turning to the side while driving, I instantly got back in touch w.my PT. I learned exercises to undo the jangled nerves or muscles in my neck, and I've been good ever since. So important, our twist and turn abilities. I also do tai chi, and I think that helps immensely.
It sounds like you have a great PT Jeanine. And Tai Chi is very beneficial for so many things, including fluid movement. A lot of people tend to dismiss Tai Chi as “easy.” I find it’s anything but. That control is much harder than it looks. And the benefits are truly amazing!
Pickleball is on my list of things to learn. There’s a very active pickleball contingent in my area. I have the paddles, so I have no excuse. This summer!
I use the camera as a back-up (no pun intended). I also have a trust issue with my back-up camera. I like to double check it for sure. That has the added benefit of the twist and turn that’s so essential to having a functional body.
You're not alone in still turning your head to look even though you have a back-up camera Daria. I do too and always will. I wish more people did.
This is an excellent reminder of an often overlooked functional capability we all need to maintain as we get older to age well and a great guide for how to do it.
I recently discovered 90/90s that were added by my running coach and I love them :)
I trust my eyes more than I trust the camera. I do use it, but I really prefer the side mirrors and the looking back.
Thank you. Our environments are so designed and engineered that it’s easy to let our functional abilities slip away. The worst part is that it happens gradually so it can go unnoticed until we can’t not notice it anymore.
I’m not familiar with 90/90s. What’s that? When I looked it up the results had to do with the 1990s. :)
I believe you mentioned in it your tip under the Hips: ✔ Wellgevity Tip: This is the safe, accessible cousin to the aggressive floor 90/90 stretch. It coaxes internal hip rotation without pinching the joint or straining your lower back.
It's like making windshield wipers with your knees bent at 90 degree angles. That's what my coach calls them.
Daria, several years ago when I had trouble turning to the side while driving, I instantly got back in touch w.my PT. I learned exercises to undo the jangled nerves or muscles in my neck, and I've been good ever since. So important, our twist and turn abilities. I also do tai chi, and I think that helps immensely.
It sounds like you have a great PT Jeanine. And Tai Chi is very beneficial for so many things, including fluid movement. A lot of people tend to dismiss Tai Chi as “easy.” I find it’s anything but. That control is much harder than it looks. And the benefits are truly amazing!
Great info. I play pickleball. Every split-step, every reach across my body, every pivot to track a dink. The game doesn't let you cheat it.
Pickleball is on my list of things to learn. There’s a very active pickleball contingent in my area. I have the paddles, so I have no excuse. This summer!
You will love it. So fun. I love being outside with friends. We always have a good time - exercise, laughing, connecting. And all levels can play
That’s what I hear. I’m looking forward to trying it.
Have fun
Great piece Daria. I had started to use cameras but not anymore. Back to old fashioned look around for me.
I use the camera as a back-up (no pun intended). I also have a trust issue with my back-up camera. I like to double check it for sure. That has the added benefit of the twist and turn that’s so essential to having a functional body.
Yes I have a trust issue as well. Now I have a reason to continue to do what we’ve always done.
You're not alone in still turning your head to look even though you have a back-up camera Daria. I do too and always will. I wish more people did.
This is an excellent reminder of an often overlooked functional capability we all need to maintain as we get older to age well and a great guide for how to do it.
I recently discovered 90/90s that were added by my running coach and I love them :)
I trust my eyes more than I trust the camera. I do use it, but I really prefer the side mirrors and the looking back.
Thank you. Our environments are so designed and engineered that it’s easy to let our functional abilities slip away. The worst part is that it happens gradually so it can go unnoticed until we can’t not notice it anymore.
I’m not familiar with 90/90s. What’s that? When I looked it up the results had to do with the 1990s. :)
I believe you mentioned in it your tip under the Hips: ✔ Wellgevity Tip: This is the safe, accessible cousin to the aggressive floor 90/90 stretch. It coaxes internal hip rotation without pinching the joint or straining your lower back.
It's like making windshield wipers with your knees bent at 90 degree angles. That's what my coach calls them.
Oh, duh! Yes, they are great. I thought it had something specifically to do with running. I guess my Monday brain isn't fully functioning just yet! :)
LOL no worries!