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Swimming and Water Exercise: Great for Rheumatoid Arthritis

by  Christine Miller
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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I was diagnosed as a toddler with JRA and since then have gone thro...

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I received several comments in response to my recent article about the limited number of people with rheumatoid arthritis who exercise. Some commented that they enjoy walking or other low impact exercises. But...

  1. Hot Tub Stretching
    Connie Diller
    Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 08:30 AM

    Hi Christine,

    Thank you for this article. I have been looking for a program/routine to use in the hot tub. I stretch & do my range of motions but have no scheduled routine. Through your article I found a pamplet from the Arthritis Foundation for exercise/stretching in the hot tub. I can testify to the fact that the warm water is a great relief. Warm water allows my muscles to relax, which help my joints to relax, which in turn helps my mind to relax. Isn't it amazing how so many things connect in your whole system.

    As I journey through this "experience" of RA, I find my self to really appreciate good days. I've come to the reality that I will not ever have a pain free day again in my lifetime. A blessing that we all have is the ability to share our experiences on this site to hopefully help and comfort one another whenever possible. I've read your articles from the first day I came across this website, you are an inspiration. I thank you for your smiling photo and your up lifting words....good info too;)

    Thank you again, God Bless,

    Connie


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    re: Hot Tub Stretching
    Christine Miller
    Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 02:05 PM

    Connie,

    You've absolutely made my day. I try to write about things that will be interesting and helpful.  Thank you for your positive outlook and your encouragement.  I hope the hot tub exercises continue to be helpful for you.

     

    Be well,

    Christine


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  2. Water exercise for OA too!
    Pattye Snyder
    Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    Christine---water exercise is equally awesome for those of us with OA!

    I also found it a great way to recover (with Dr. permission of course) from all of my joint replacement surgeries.  The Arthritis Foundation also offers a warm water based version of Tai Chi---which is awesome for OA AND RA---if you can't find the location in your area---please call your local chapter and they should be able to help---

    pattye


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