Hi Cathe
I'm currently trying to get back in shape after a >1 year long fight with repetitive use/tendon problems in my right wrist, and subsequently my entire arm. I still can't lift much weight yet, I'm talking 2 or 3 pounds is about what my wrist can comfortably handle. While my injury was at it's worst I couldn't work out at all because my hand would get so swollen.
Progressively I felt my posture getting worse and worse and my back and neck are sore a lot, simply cause I couldn't do anything to keep them even moderately strong. My doctors are finally letting me work out again and I feel that by getting my lower and upper back/shoulders back into shape that my pain will reduce.
My question for you is: Can you tell me some specific exercises that can help me strengthen these areas? I have free weights and a balance ball, but no barbell. I also cannot place my bodyweight onto my right hand (hand I had surgery on) so pushups and the like are kind of a no-no as of right now.
Thanks in advance!
I'm currently trying to get back in shape after a >1 year long fight with repetitive use/tendon problems in my right wrist, and subsequently my entire arm. I still can't lift much weight yet, I'm talking 2 or 3 pounds is about what my wrist can comfortably handle. While my injury was at it's worst I couldn't work out at all because my hand would get so swollen.
Progressively I felt my posture getting worse and worse and my back and neck are sore a lot, simply cause I couldn't do anything to keep them even moderately strong. My doctors are finally letting me work out again and I feel that by getting my lower and upper back/shoulders back into shape that my pain will reduce.
My question for you is: Can you tell me some specific exercises that can help me strengthen these areas? I have free weights and a balance ball, but no barbell. I also cannot place my bodyweight onto my right hand (hand I had surgery on) so pushups and the like are kind of a no-no as of right now.
Thanks in advance!