Keeping fit in Montreal is a necessity, especially if climbing one of these famous outside staircases is essential to accessing your home. Daily stairclimbing is a great way to stay in shape, but what do you do if you leg or back pain prevents you from doing stairs without difficulty or pain? For short term ease of climbing, go up the stairs with your better leg first. To descend, place your bad leg down the stair to start. These measures should be done temporarily. A physiotherapist can assess your difficulties and work with you so that you can resume full function. Stair climbing is an essential skill necessary to enjoy and live your life fully, especially if you are a Montrealer.
Poutine, smoked meat and stairs, that’s what Montreal is famous for !
Mastering stairs in Montreal is a necessary city survival skill.