Reduce MS Symptoms: Exercises to Improve Walking

Exercises to improve walking in MS are one of the largest requests on social media. And while I can demonstrate exercises that will help improve walking, many would prefer to hear directly from someone who has MS. Join me today as Jennifer M. chats about how utilizing MS specific exercises helped renew her walking, confidence, and more in as little as 3 months!
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[@juliewhite5623]

I wish I knew about Dr Gretchen 10 years ago. What can we do to get her on National television broadcasts to get the word out to help those like us who have received no help at all from our neurologists for years!

[@heiditrelenberg6496]

I agree totally !! I will be telling my Neurologist today about Dr. Gretchen Hayley! People with MS and Neurologist need to know about her immediately! 😊❤

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Thank you for your kind words! ☺️

[@gloriaguerrero613]

​@DoctorGretchenHawley are you able to help people with transverse myelitis? That's what I was diagnosed with in 2021. I have foot drop on my right side. I was temporarily paralyzed as well. I have an M.R.I. done every year now to see if I have M.S

[@cortneyslobodnjaklcmhcncc7926]

Thank you for sharing your story. This is a big deal to receive and inspires me to keep going! Thank you so much!

[@k3of5ks]

I really enjoy hearing the stories of others who are working hard to overcome the same challenges that I have. Jennifer and I have the same problems; left side weakness and walking. Great work Jennifer! Towards the beginning you asked which type of MS she has and I may have missed the answer. Thank you for this inspiring video!💗

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Always happy to share!

[@terrysmith5868]

Where i live, we dont have PT's who specialize in MS so you have been very helpful.

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

I'm so glad that you found my page & that the content is so helpful!

[@glamstar3281]

I experience that as well

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

You're definitely not alone!

[@vivianlandrum8507]

Thank you for the testimony,

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Happy to share!

[@terrysmith5868]

I will be 60 yrs old next week. I have had RRMS for 15 yrs and just transitioned to SPMS recently. I have to use a rollator now and am doing gait training at home. Saving energy and not struggling so much with my balance allows me to take more steps. It was hard mentally to have to use a ealker b3cause i thought this is the best i am going to get. Maintainance is the key now. Showering and getting dressed is an event! I had been seeing a PT, and i have made no progress in 6 mo. My shower chair is great. I have seen a PT for 10 yrs on and off for various issues. My motto is if it is hard to do, that is what i should do. More walking, standing, and getting up from sitting. I take an extra lap around the house every time i get up and every half hour i stand & sit and couple times. I used to be a gymnast and an athlete all my life so being seditary is against my nature. Over exaggerating bringing the leg through is going to help a lot. It will be a new part of my gait training.

[@rameshkordi1081]

Thank you so much, the exercise you provided to people with MS are very helpful.

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

You're welcome!

[@janbarriault4494]

why does my 'weak' leg feel so tight and heavy after a night's sleep?? why does 7 or 8 hours of rest make it soo difficult to move and walk?... takes about 20 - 30 minutes of moving to loosen up!!

[@vivianlandrum8507]

i understand.

[@k3of5ks]

100% same with me and would also like to hear answer. I work super hard in my morning PT to get mobile again. PPMS here.

[@janbarriault4494]

@@k3of5ks it's difficult to do exercises in morning... when i do them, i'm wiped for rest of day and my everyday household things do not happen!! so i try to do small exercises like raising heels while washing dishes, or doing full squats to pick something off the floor! i save you exercise PT for at night before i sleep now. at least i get them done!! lol it's tough right?

[@k3of5ks]

@@janbarriault4494 Im so sorry to hear this Jan as I don't have ongoing fatigue issues. We must do our PT. Preaching to myself here 😉 If I don't exercise first thing, it will never get done. I fear not walking and that's my greatest motivator. Walking is very difficult. Wishing you a wonderful and blessed day.

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

There's a few reasons that could be happening - spasticity could kick in when you're lying down or perhaps when your muscles don't move for hours on end, they get tighter.

[@marykay1133]

Sounds exactly like me! Thank you!

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Happy to share!

[@annmarielee6382]

Thanks so much for sharing! So inspirational!

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

You're very welcome!

[@Darrenjs28]

You are awesome thank you for your help

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Happy to share!

[@marybethrebele9272]

That is me

[@montfam]

My story is very similar to Jennifer's story.

[@damienshaw7369]

I need your help

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

A great way to find which program or course would be the best fit for you would be to visit my website, which I'll link below. But, most people begin with my free 5 Day MS Strength Challenge ☺️ www.drgretchenhawley.com

[@damienshaw7369]

@@DoctorGretchenHawley I will be reaching out to you as I get this journey started 👍🏽👍🏽😇

[@estherkollen4351]

She was early diagnosed. That’s her luck!🎉

[@estherkollen4351]

I mean, I hope the damage she already has can be overseen…

[@Damien_D1977]

My walking is dumb, or I should say my left leg and foot is dumb as I'm walking. It goes goes in and trip's me, even with a cane 😔

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Thank you for sharing! I hope you found this video encouraging☺️