disability and exercise
deb74
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hi all. just wondered if anyone can suggest exercises to ease my arthritic joints.
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Hello @deb74 How are you. I use Tai Chi it is a form of exercise practiced in Chinese culture. It is slow movements of arms and legs. Using motions that cause no pain.
I do every morning a Tai Chi work out simple arm stretching and legs. Moving waist circular movements. I was recommended to do this because I have muscle weakness in legs and arms. Simple to do.
I would look at classes community centres or well being service in your area .Online might be something that demonstrates.
Also consider other options maybe yoga as well.
Please can I say before doing any exercise or physical consult your Doctor. Also have a look at diet as well. I would consult a nutritionist. I could give you advice connected to your condition but I do not know if I could be breaking any SCOPE rules.
Regarding your diet.
Take care
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thanks. i am going to see my doctor soon about my arthritis i will talk to her and see what she thinks. not sure about classes where i live as i live in the middle of nowhere in wales but i will definatley look online and see what i can find0
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Hi deb74, having had spinal decompression surgery I was sent for back classes exercises. After 6 weeks of excersises and no improvement in my mobility I was sent for 3 MRI scans and 3 mths later was diagnosed with MS, so I still do my back excersises based on palates it helps keeping me mobile but I can't do the full workout but do my best it all helps so do your best but not if it hurts or causes pain.0
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thanks wilko. i had surgery on right shoulder last year so some exercises pull on my shoulder which still hasn't healed. but i will try it.0
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hi victoriad. thanks. swimming is a good idea but due to poor co-ordination i have never been able to swim.0
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