Stretching/Exercise DVD for Arthritis sufferes - Any Advice?

Lacura
Lacura Member Posts: 13
edited 5. May 2013, 07:16 in Living with Arthritis archive
I'm sure there must be some simple, effective exercises out there that help rather than harm arthritis sufferers. Has anyone had experience of a suitable DVD or set of exercises that have helped them - especially first thing in the morning, when joint stiffness/pain is at it's worst!

I have invested in a good second hand ex. bike, and can manage 10 minutes per day at the moment - although my knees are crying the next morning!!

My dream is to have a jacuzzi that will ease the aches and pains, but in a council home, I doubt this will ever happen! :roll:

I use the heat wraps that appear each birthday and Xmas, and find them a great source of comfort. Anyone any other ideas to deal with the dreaded A word!! Thanks!

Lacura :)

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  • oldies
    oldies Member Posts: 66
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Go on YouTube,punch in exercises for arthritis,.I found some really good toning excersises on their,you can do them whilst sat watching tv.
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    This looks fun :)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVgW6CCb3Wk

    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    If you have not already done so you could download the AC Exercise booklet or call the helplines and they will send you a copy in the post.

    http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/LivingwithArthritis/Self-management/Keepingactive/

    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • oldies
    oldies Member Posts: 66
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Just watch that one,looks good :wink:
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Like some of the others I get mine off the net...very helpful
    Love
    Barbara
  • MrOptimist
    MrOptimist Member Posts: 175
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I have had back surgery and my surgeon suggested Tai Chi. The exercises are very gentle on the old bones. Might be worth looking in to :D
  • Lacura
    Lacura Member Posts: 13
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thank you ladies and gents! Apologies for not returning to the group sooner only I completely forgot I had joined!! Blame the menopause this time!

    I will def. look up YouTube clip and anything else I can find! Nice to be back!

    Best wishes

    Lacura x
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Yep, I must admit I got my excercises from the net. And Barbara was the one who suggested it. Even my physio suggested it. I shall be looking for some more as well.
    Karen xx
  • polomint63
    polomint63 Member Posts: 11
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello new too all this you are 1st person of contact but i like going too sauna i feel that relieves some p*** don't like talking about that word its nice relaxing and you get too chat too other people..T
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi
    The first thing I would think about would be downloading the booklet on exercise from the arthritis care website.
    Have you got a physio? Talk to him/her
    Love
    Hileena

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