'Living with arthritis'
Will walking help my arthritis?
I have a curvature and arthritis in the spine, and I would like to know if walking as exercise (with my stick) is likely to benefit or harm my condition. Also, is there any other exercise that might be suitable for me (except swimming). I am aged 70...
Which abs exercises will support my back?
What stomach exercises can I do to help strengthen the spine and assist pelvic stability? I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis of the spine even though I do regular weight-bearing exercises, yoga, walk and cycle...
What régime might help an overweight diabetic?
Can you advise on an exercise programme for a diabetic man aged 59? He is overweight (20st) and suffers from spondylitis in his neck and arthritis in his lower back. He can walk quite well but gets breathless easily. He would like to feel fitter but is unsure where to start...
Can exercise help my back, hip and leg pain?
I am 61. For many years I have had backache in my lumbar spine, and now I also have osteoarthritis in my left hip. I get excruciating pain on my hip and all down the outside of my leg, into my shin bone. Could you suggest some gentle exercises that would help?...
Arthritic hands mean my arms are weakening
I am 70 and have severe osteoarthritis in my hands and wrists. Although I keep healthy and active (walking and swimming), I am starting to lose muscle tone in my arms — obviously I can’t lift weights. Can you suggest something?...
With arthritic knees, am I doomed to be unfit?
I am 81 and until recently kept fit with regular ballroom– and tea-dancing classes. Now the flare-ups from arthritis in my knees are so bad I can no longer keep up these activities. Gardening, and even household cleaning are also a struggle. What can I do to keep my fitness levels up?...
Can exercise help my arthritic knees?
I am 59, and just diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees. I have twice recently been crippled with pain, which improved with pain-killers, rest and ice packs. The specialist has advised swimming, aqua aerobics etc. I walk quite well now and have a bike, but I feel very nervous about cycling. Have you any other ideas?...
Can exercise help my severe arthritis?
I am 60 but retired early because of severe osteoarthritis in my knee and spine. The worse the pain has become, the less mobile I am and as a result I am now very overweight. I have been put on a strict diet but wonder if there are any exercises that would help?...
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