Walking on hills?

[kadi]

I've usually had no trouble with walking, it actually can soothe my bladder if it's on the edge of a flare. (Once I'm in the flare though it isn't good.)

But today, I decided to do my walk in my very hilly apartment complex & my bladder was very uncomfortable on the downhill parts. The walk felt so good til that part, but I paid for it with burning all morning.

Was this a fluke? Maybe I should just stick to flatlands for now and try hills again later?

Anyone with hill walking experience?

[Audrey Rose]

Kadi,
I also have had problems with hills, maybe twice. Not exactly sure why. I have noticed that I can't tolerate even one flight of stairs at work if my bladder is a little more sore than usual. I don't mean flare, just the every day pain being a little more. During a flare, I can't tolerate anything!! Know what I mean?
:shake:
I know stairs put a lot more stress on your knees. I figure hills and stairs must cause the pelvic muscles to pull or stretch a little differently. I can take the stairs if my pain is Level 3 or less and do okay if I go slow. Hmmmm....I'll try to remember to ask my PTs about that at my session on Wed. They are so way smart....I bet they can explain it!! Or maybe someone here will know the answer.
:confused:
Great question. I really like to understand the reasons Owie (my bladder) reacts the way she does. Sheesh, I really do my best to do EVERYTHING she demands...and she still has tantrums!!
:headbang:

You should try it again sometime when your bladder feels really good and see what happens. Just to test it before you give up on hills. It could be a fluke.

Hugs,

[ICNDonna]

I can walk up hills or stairs much easier than going down, which to me seems strange.

Donna

[amaris]

I regularly walk a hilly cross country course. After some trial and PAINFUL error, I've figured out a good pace to walk that doesn't cause pain afterward. Basically I can't use a race/speed walking pace, but walk fast enough to get the heart rate going.
Uphill doesn't seem to be a problem. I'm still careful about the downhills, though because I have a tendency to speed up and my feet fall harder causing my bladder to be jolted.

Amaris

[kadi]

Thank you for answering!:) I asked an exercise specialist about it & she said I could put extra insoles in my shoes to lessen impact, but said til I'm better, I should stick to the flatlands...

:dogrun: