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Exercising with Arthritis: Getting Started

Manage Symptoms with Physical Activity

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WISTFULVISTA

8/5/2009 2:54:21 PM

Jen, thank you for this article! I've been doing physical therapy for my arthritis (mostly in my hip) for quite some time, and it really helps. At first, I thought, "This hurts! How could it be good for me?" but I just had to move past the initial stiffness and weakness. You give some great advice here! - Susan

RUTHIETOOTHIE1

2/26/2009 6:57:55 AM

RUTHIETOOTHIE1's SparkPage 		Hi! I too am troubled with osteo arthritis.... I am in physical therapy due to some heart related issues and the exercise has helped me go from being in a wheel chair to walking with a cane....Also it has helped me with some much needed weight loss. After I do the exercise, I am so sore the next day I can hardly go...but by the next day I have started to feel better. It is not an easy task so this support is much needed and very appreciated!

TUTTIEL

12/4/2008 2:22:34 PM

I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands, but it has stabalized with medicine. I now have osteoarthritis in my left foot. It is very hard to think exercise when you have pain in your foot. I really need motivation.

JIBBIE49

6/9/2008 5:16:13 PM

JIBBIE49's SparkPage 		I found flexibility exercises using "Indian Clubs" shown on YouTube and I have started doing them to help my upper shoulders and back. I don't have arthritis and I don't want to get it.

MISSJANE4

3/30/2008 11:18:59 AM

You have encouraged me to try again. I am a breast cancer survivor and after a recent lumpectomy, I have trouble raising my arm. I also have arthritis. Wish me luck.

LOVEROFANIMALS

3/18/2008 11:00:09 AM

LOVEROFANIMALS's SparkPage 		This article is so true. I have diagnosed arthritis in my neck, but I'm am pain free there since I began exercising on a regular basis. Take it slow.

GAZELLA

1/4/2008 8:46:55 AM

It may be uncomfortable at first, but slowly incorporating exercise into your life if you have arthritis (like me) will make a tremendous difference in how you feel! It has decreased my pain level, too.

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