Reminder: The elderly should use community fitness equipment with caution

　　Experts warn that elderly people with lumbar spine disease should use these community fitness equipment with caution to avoid exercise If it doesn't work, it will worsen the condition. For example, fitness riding machines commonly seen in communities rely on the pedaling force of the legs and the pulling force of the arms to move the body up and down, thereby exercising the joints of the limbs and the muscles of the waist and abdomen. However, those with lumbar disc herniation are best not to try this type of equipment, especially if the back muscles have begun to degenerate. elderly . Because the fragile spine simply cannot withstand the "torturing" of the fitness riding machine.

　　In addition, some elderly people feel that exercising their lower back muscles can relieve back stiffness and pain, so they choose waist twisters, back extenders, etc. As everyone knows, these symptoms may indicate spinal disease or osteoporosis. At this time, if the twisting range is too large or the speed is too fast, it will strain the lumbar muscles and even cause spinal fractures.

　　Therefore, elderly people with spinal diseases should not use community fitness equipment to exercise. In contrast, Tai Chi, striding, dancing and other exercises are more suitable for the elderly. In addition, it is best for the elderly to exercise between 3 and 4 pm, and they should do some warm-up activities before exercising.