Q They tell me to exercise, but even standing is hard. How am I supposed to exercise?
A Start with exercises done lying or sitting down (swimming, recumbent cycling, lower-body strength training) to reduce cardiac strain, then gradually increase intensity over several weeks. Gradual exercise rehabilitation is a key part of POTS treatment.
Detailed Answer
Exercise is difficult but a key pillar of recovery in POTS. However, starting with standing exercises right away is too much, so begin with lying-down or seated exercises. Swimming, recumbent (reclined) cycling, and lower-body strength training are good because they reduce cardiac strain while building the muscles that support circulation. Intensity and duration should increase only very gradually over several weeks — pushing too hard at once can leave you unwell for days. Hydrating before and after exercise is essential.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dongjedang believes the effect is greatest when the effort to build circulatory regulation through exercise is paired with herbal treatment that replenishes depleted energy and fluids. Overexertion in a state of depleted energy can actually be counterproductive, so we guide the balance between replenishment and gradual movement according to each person's physical condition.
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