Stephen,

        I excercised like crazy after heart surgery and my muscles were
sore most of the time. Once I stopped excercising my muscles tighten up
alot. My
calf muscles really hurt after walking any distances. Mild
excercise(walking, swimming, or stretching) is probably best, although I'm
the least qualified to give aby advice in this area.

Bobby


>Denise:
>
>My Dr. told me hot showers  in the morning helps my muscles and I exercise a
>lot but during the past month my muscles have become tighter.  Could this be
>from aging or my weight gain or both?  I am not heavy but my body may not be
>adjusting to my weight.  I had a problem during the weekend when I was
>walking and my back stiffened up on me and I don't know why.  I am
>considering going to an orthopedic Dr. Has this happened to anyone else?
>
>Stephen Allman