1st Hydrotherapy session

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nearlybionic
nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
edited 21. Oct 2009, 13:15 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi
I had my first hydro session yesterday. as I arrived there was a group of women sat together, but.....they had had their session, and I was having my session with 3 men aged between 50 -60ish!!! Brill!!
I was a bit self conscious, especially gettiing changed behind the curtains with the men in their cubicle beside me! :oops: :shock:
Anyway, once in the water, i discussed my history/problems with the physio and she showed me about 6 or 7 exercises. I did ok with most but 1 or 2 caused me discomfort in my back and hip.
The sesssion in the water lasted only about 20 mins and I got a cuppa afterwards.
So my overall impression was, exercises ok, company ????
Next session next Monday.
NB

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  • suzster
    suzster Member Posts: 1,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    sounds like this might help you, i would love to have hydrotherapy.
    i had it a few years ago, i had OA in my hip, but it was stopped because it seemed to aggravate my pain.
    i had my hip resurfaced not long after and luckily my OA was gone, so no real pain, but all that was before the RA reared it's ugly head!
    i often wonder if it's worth asking for some hydro therapy as i think, like you that it might help, if nothing else it's a chance to exercise the joints without to much pressure on them, maybe i'll ask my gp?
    i hope the next session goes well!
    shame about the company though!
    sue
  • annebr
    annebr Member Posts: 730
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi,

    I first got hydro about 18 months ago and found it really beneficial. After my hip op the physion that I saw was my hydro guy and he has had me back in the pool for the last 7 weeks each session last about an hour or 75 mins. It is tough but worth it as I am hopeless at exercise out the pool.

    Anne
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi
    It surprised me how much it really does work your joints/muscles. At first I didn`t think it was doing anything, but After the `warm up` I could really feel the water resistance helping.
    I am hoping that it helps to build my abductor muscles up for the next time I see my surgeon about my hip.
    I did feel good about myself re wearing a cossie, especially as I have now lost a stone !!!! (so far, I am keeping going with the weight loss ) It will all be good for my joints etc..
    NB
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi NB

    Sounds like your hydro session went well, even with the 3 men :) Maybe there will be another female soon so it will even up a bit. When I had mine many years ago I loved it so hope you will too.

    Love
    Vonski x
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,393
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi NB,

    I exercise in a pool for about an hour a week and find it does my mobility the power of good - it sounds as though it works for you too. :D

    ...... and precisely what's wrong with men aged 50 to 60 :? ... maybe I could join your pool and be introduced :wink:

    Luv Legs :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • annebr
    annebr Member Posts: 730
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I have also been in the pool with men and they are drama queens. It's a bit like man flu, everyone is pushing themselves but they insist on moaning and groaning and exclaiming how sore each move is, really quite funny.

    On one occasion I was in the pool with two young lads (early 20's) they had football injuries, first time I had seen a six pack in the flesh!

    anne
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi, I'm glad you think the hydro helped. I've never had the chance, also I'm a bit nervous about water! Although a few years ago I did learn to swim, its a few years since I've been in the water properly! :oops: Love Sue
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi linda
    You are welcome to these particular men! Not my cup of tea. But, I`m sure there are some better specimens out there!! Any way, I digress!!

    Hi Anne
    Please send some injured footballers to my next session to improve the view and motivation!!!

    Hi Sue
    I love swimming /water and think it may motivate me to start swimming again regularly.

    NB
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Nearly,

    Glad you found it helpful though I think I might agree about the changing bit :oops: The hydro I got after my back opp was such a good thing, got me moving so I hope it really helps you as well. Hope your feeling a bit less swamped now as well? Cris x
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 8,935
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hello Nearly b.
    I'm glad you enjoyed the hydro.
    i've been going 16 years.
    the water is warm and relaxing.
    you enjoy it. joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • duskstar
    duskstar Member Posts: 25
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I'd love to do hydrotherapy, look forward to hearing more about it :)
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