Exercise??

joanne6658
joanne6658 Member Posts: 17
edited 4. Jan 2009, 09:09 in Living with Arthritis archive
Happy New Year to you all!

I suffer from PA, and am considering starting to do Yoga classes (or something similar) Obviously this will be very dependent on how sore and stiff I am but I wondered if anyone else did these type of classes and if they were beneficial? :)

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  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    I haven't tried Yoga but have done Pilates when I could get onto the floor. I found this very helpful and really enjoyed it. I was building up muscles that I didn't know I had :) My teacher knew just how hard to push me so didn't feel sore and quite often I felt so relaxed after a session I just wanted to sleep.

    Hope this helps

    Vonski
  • livinglegend
    livinglegend Member Posts: 1,425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I hesitate to write this as it may sound dictatorial, but I am sure that you want the class to run as smoothly and enjoyably as possible.

    Anyone with arthritis who attends any exercise/yoga class MUST let both their GP and instructor know before they start the class.

    Please contact the centre prior to the start date and ask the instructor to phone you, they will be better able to assess your needs privately. This is so that you will not delay the class starting, if you comment on the first night. You must also put any problems you have on the enrolment form for legal insurance purposes.

    PS. My wife teaches yoga, among other things. :P

    Joseph 8)
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  • oneday
    oneday Member Posts: 1,434
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    I have tried yoga but there arent many things i can do due to being as stiff as a board etc...pilates is okay but again i have to miss some which i know arent good for my back. I am starting with a trainer soon to get me more specific exerecises to help, i had a trial and the trainer was great, giving me exerecises with the pilates ball etc....off for my tea now!p.s. exercise def. needed for us all as helps with pain and things not seizing up etc.
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I go to a local pool and do a series of hydrotherapy exercises given to me by the hospital rehabilitation team after my knees were replaced. I often feel better after exercising as it helps to loosen me up. (It is always best to check with your GP or Rheumy first though.)

    Luv Legs :D
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  • jimmy77
    jimmy77 Member Posts: 71
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    joanne6658 wrote:
    Happy New Year to you all!

    I suffer from PA, and am considering starting to do Yoga classes (or something similar) Obviously this will be very dependent on how sore and stiff I am but I wondered if anyone else did these type of classes and if they were beneficial? :)

    I feel like I have tried them all and swimming is far and away the most productive for me. Keep in min I am not talking about "grazing" in a pool for 15-20 mins once per week, I am referring to 4-5 days a week of 1 hour sessions. Keeps swelling down, increases flexibility and reduces pain. People always ask me why I like swimming so much and my standard answer is, "I don't but my body loves it."
    jimmy77

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