My 12 week one hour a week Healthy Options a charity organisation funded by my GP referral ended today my GP made no offer of any further funds at all -paid direct by NHS / public purse. This organisation has offered me at a reduced price at £20 per month the above and additionaly Qi Gong a martial art but in essence only…
Hi, newbie here :-) I've had RA for 20 odd years, I'm 52 just now. I've always tried to stay active but sometimes RA has put its foot down lol I have always wanted to walk the West Highland Way and I feel its maybe now or never but I don't know if it's just a step too far. I have a year to prepare and obviously judge my…
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Hi all I have facet joint syndrome and for the most part have worked out roughly what to avoid and what is good in terms of exercise, although still a bit hit and miss at times. My other half has just bought a bike so wants to go cycling. I've been twice and have some low back pain after, but am unsure if this is just…
Hi, I'm new to the forums. Does anyone know if donut cushions help coccyx pain?
Hi everyone, Former marathon runner here, before I got my facet arthropathy diagnosis in January. I'm determined not to let it stop me doing what I love. I've bought the specialist running shoes, the Hoka Bondis, and it feels amazing to run on them. I'm back up to slow 5ks and though I wasn't planning on running anything…
My wife had a knee replacement 4 years ago due to arthritis. Since then she has had considerable difficulty walking, and suffers constant backache. Covid has not helped as access to swimming and the gym has not been possible. She is unable to stand or walk for long. In those 4 years she has had numerous doctor and physio…
Hi all, so after a few days research I have found some physio exercise on YouTube & have begun doing them which do seem to be helping . I used to have a very active job till my mum who has dementia came to live with us 4 yrs ago & then my life totally changed I was in lockdown from then on as mum cannot be left by herself…
Hello…I posted below that having felt much invigorated by my first attempt at Pilates yesterday I am in considerably pain today mainly at the top of my legs but also across my shoulders. I wondered if this should be expected having possibly used muscles in a different way or should I deter from such exercise in the future?…
Hi I've just found 2 more great movement videos with Alex, taken from the 'we are undefeatable' series which we have helped with funding. The first is Strength with Alex and the second Energy with Alex I've watched the second, and it's really good, there are 3 people exercising, one standing, one seated and one with a…
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