Please help me choose the lesser of two evils.

[JFS]

My pelvis has been so sore lately. After several days off my feet, it is feeling better but my mood has deteriorated frighteningly. Exercise is really the only way I manage to maintain my mental state. So do I exercise and deal with the horrible pain in my pelvis or protect my pelvis and allow myself to drop into a depression?
For the record, all the exercises I’ve been doing have been specifically for pregnant women.

 

[Lawhra]

Oh dear, that is quite a dilemma! Does it have to be exercise to the point of pain for you to feel better? I can understand exercise being helpful but physical pain may end up resulting in depression too and then you will suffer both?
I really wish I had something useful to say. Are there any exercises that don't hurt? Swimming maybe? That isn't weight bearing so may help?

 

[fieldmouse]

That's a tough choice... Have you tried doing something like an aquanatal class or gentle swimming? I've got a very sore pelvis and really can't exercise or walk etc but the midwife has recommended I do aquanatal, which I'm starting tomorrow! You might not find it very challenging if you're used to exercising a lot but it might help to still be able to do some form of activity?

 

[Purple_poppy]

My suggestion is something I did myself when faced with the exact problem.

I bought a recumbent, stationary bike. Solved!

 

[JFS]

Thank you ladies so much! I don't know why I never thought of swimming. That is a great idea. And I'll definitely be looking into a recumbent bike. I actually feel better already just knowing there are options.

 

[Lilli]

Swimming really helps, but do straight leg kicks, breast stroke legs not allowed!!! Got to keep your legs together as much as possible.

 

[babybambi2011]

thats a really tough one. i suffer from depression, but i came off my tablets a few months before i got pregnant. i have a trapped nerve which makes my mobility pretty much agonising in everything i do. i cant work because of it so basically me day is sat watching the tv and doing house things that i can do sat down doing. i went swimming 2 weeks ago and it was great, i got to have a swim around and a bit of excersice, and it wasnt too much of a pain issue (until i got out the pool and felt how much i actually weigh again lol)
i dont know what else to sugguest other than swimming for your excersice and pain.
hope i helped