When the most natural thing in the world becomes complicated

[masqthephlsphr]

This was on the internets today, mocking me with its personal relevance

Comments

[cactuswatcher]

I shudder to think, though, what my body would be like now if I'd stayed in teaching. My dear old dad, who was in retail for forty years, was in pretty bad shape by the time he retired at 63.

I sympathize. My feet were just horrendous when I retired. Now, after so long of not spending eight plus hours a day, day after day on concrete floors, they are back in decent shape. I still get extra arch supports for my shoes, but I don't worry about being physically able to hobble across a big store to get what I need.

[masqthephlsphr]

Wow, improvements, I sort of figured it was keeping it at present state as long as possible from here on out.

[cactuswatcher]

Somethings can get better, but it's wise to understand (as you do) not everything will.

[masqthephlsphr]

Well, I figure strength exercises can stem the tide a bit. Never wanted to join a gym, but I'm hoping I can find a low-key one.

[midnightsjane]

Interestingly enough, after close on fifty years of nursing, my body is holding up pretty well. I suspect it is because I don't spend a lot of time chained to a desk/computer, and also because I have been physically active for most of my life.
I think you should look into some sort of gentle exercise and strength training, perhaps an aquasize program. My friend Jill has terrible arthritis and goes to one. She finds it helpful.

[masqthephlsphr]

Don't underestimate the luck of good genes. Deborah has been teaching for decades and is also in great shape, unlike my dad, who was on his feet 40 years, or my mom, who had office jobs sitting down.

[midnightsjane]

I definitely have some lucky genes. Come from a long line of very tough women, so I am sure that's helpful.