“Stay active” is the advice almost everybody with neuropathy receives, and it is almost never followed by anything specific. Active how? For how long? What if your feet are numb and your balance is poor and you are worried about falling?
If you have sciatica in Bermuda, there is a good chance a significant part of your day is spent in exactly the position that provokes it. On a scooter. In a car seat. Sitting at a desk between the two.
Sitting is frequently the single most provocative activity for sciatica, and most people never connect it, because the pain arrives later rather than during. Here is why, and what to do about a commute you cannot simply stop doing.
Most advice about looking after neuropathic feet is written for somewhere else. It assumes shoes year round, carpets, a temperate climate, and a lifestyle that does not involve regular contact with sand, salt water and boat decks. Bermuda is a different proposition, and the standard guidance needs translating.
Here is the version that fits where you actually live.
For many people, living with neuropathy means facing daily challenges that can slowly chip away at confidence and quality of life. The tingling, burning, numbness, or weakness in the hands and feet may begin as mild irritation, but over time it can turn into constant discomfort and uncertainty. Walking across the room, standing for long … Read more
