We see what you’re [not] doing

WITH DAVID WELCH, Midwest Pain Clinics

Since most of us have been instructed to stay at home, the honest truth is we are getting pretty laid back (aka: lazy).

Ask the doctors and nurses on the other end of those telemed calls and they will report many people calling while lying in bed, still in their jammies. That’s okay if you’re sick, but most of us are not sick. David Welch, PA at Midwest Pain Clinics has a warning about our lack of movement.

“For people with pain, it’s going to get worse if you are just laying around. Lack of mobility leads to stiffness, de-conditioning, and maybe even blood clots. Fibromyalgia is worse when people aren’t moving.

“You’ve got to move around. If you can’t get outside, do some things inside. Find new uses for household items: Do arm curls with cans of tomatoes, lift your toddler, use a bicycle inner tube for an exercise band. Some local clubs have free online workouts. Keep up your stamina. Make a plan to stay moving. Prepare to be at your best.”

Midwest Pain Clinics 211 Sioux Point Rd., Ste. 200 Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 605-242-3456 www.midwestpainclinics.com