Osteoarthritis, hand knees and shoulders

Anne86

:) hi my name is Anne, I've had osteoarthritis for over 10 years, starting with my hands and then graduating to my knees and recently affecting my shoulders. I have been trying to do exercises to help with the pain, the best so far is a yoga programme for the knees . I have 2 small dogs who are walked most days, I can only go a short distance as walking causes a lot of pain in my knees. I use a cane to relieve the pressure on my knees, I have recently purchased a E bike, it is really good but it can cause pain in my hands and now my shoulders, the cane also put pressure on my shoulders. I'm wondering has anyone know any tips to help as I want to keep going with these exercises

Al

Hi and welcome,

It's great to meet you, you have come to the right place for information and conversation with others like you living one or more forms of arthritis

There are many here more than happy to share their experience as you share yours.

This link is for general information regarding any type of arthritis

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https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis

Find out more about the different conditions, treatments and how to manage your symptoms.

if you have a specific question please post in the Living with Arthritis discussion or for general chat in the Chit Chat discussion. Just join in wherever you feel comfortable

Al

dreamdaisy

Hello, I cannot help that much as I don't have dogs (allergic) and can walk only short distances without my rollator. That has been a boon, I only buy ones with seats which means I can walk, queue, rest and before covid had a seat at the right height when I was able to go out for coffee. I have OA in both ankles, both knees, both hips, both wrists and one shoulder plus psoriatic arthritis in all my toes and fingers plus both knees. It can be very frustrating at times but after twenty three years I cannot imagine life without my two ugly lodgers. DD

MoWW

Hi Anne,

welcome to the forum.

I have pasted a few links from our website on pain and exercise, hope you find them of help.

Yoga and Tai chi https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2019/december/why-are-yoga-and-tai-chi-beneficial-for-our-bodies-and-minds/

Escape Pain https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2020/january/moving-more-with-the-escape-pain-project/

Exercise to manage pain, https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/exercise/exercises-to-manage-pain/

Mo