hydrotherpy question , advice needed...

tillypink
tillypink Member Posts: 212
edited 5. Jul 2011, 04:56 in Living with Arthritis archive
hello everyone, I have a question please if someone can advise..

I've been for my 1st hyrdotherpy session today and all thought water was lovely and warm, and physio lady was lovely. I'm not sure if its done me any good or not??

I feel like my hip's on fire and throbing, my knee has like a dull ache, just feel like crying...physio said it would ache a little as I have't done anything in a while!

Is this what its meant to feel like??

Sorry I have server OA in my Hip and normal physio did't help.

Thanks in advance

Lisa :???:

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  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    I am 5 sessions into my second course of hydro. Yes it is normal to have some discomfort after first session, which is why they usually do the first session shorter than rest of course. Try to rest up, and next week tell her how you felt. When in the water next time if you feel any twinges tell her and she will probably adjust the exercises. It shouldn`t be painful whilst in the water.
    You have probably used muscles etc.. which you haven`t used in a while, which are probably the ones which they are trying to strengthen.
    Hope you feel better soon x
    NB
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I had a few sessions of hydro a few years ago and the physio would watch in astonishment as my knee ballooned on leaving the pool: as soon as gravity hit that was it. It was lovely whilst in, and you think you can go for ever, but I found that any benefit from the hydro was lost over the following 48 hours I spent marooned on a sofa. Always stop when you think you can easily do more and don't over-work your joints whilst you are in the water. Top up on the dullers and I hope things settle soon. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I had 2 sessions. The exercise in the water was nice , less strenuous. . I also felt pain and discomfort afterwards but I had to travel quite far to get to my appointment so that didn't help with my ache's and pains. . I have now cancelled mine but if I had a local place I would continue. You just need to listen to your body and relax when you get home, unwind and keep on top with your pain med's. . Hope it helps. X
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  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I always found hydro did me the power of good although it did leave me drained of energy.

    You may have overdone it.

    I suggest you tell the physio lady how you felt before the next session and she probably will reduce the exercises for you.
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm with Legs & NB on this. Yes it helped, but I was shattered afterwards. That & the heated water is why they always (at my centre) wrapped you up like a mummy in towels afterwards & made you lie down for 10 minutes at least. I usually fell asleep.

    Tell the physio next time how it was for you.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • tillypink
    tillypink Member Posts: 212
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    morning all, thanks for all your replies :smile:

    Did't come back on last nite was in agony, like someone said felt great in the water and was lovely and warm, but my knee and leg has balloned like I don't know what, my hips throbing.. could cry!

    Did't think I did alot though :roll: ! gonna try another few sessions though and just explain to her next time how I was afterwards!

    It maybe I'm like this cause I've not done this or excersise for a while, Im hoping any how, I need this to work :|

    Thank you again for all your comments means alot :grin:

    Lisa

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