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Living with arthritis: How do you stay active?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Mar 5 11:07am | Replies (94)Comment receiving replies
Hello @suz55
I've used Tai Chi for arthritis and Parkinson's stiffness. Tai Chi (unlike Yoga) can be done sitting or standing without floor work which is great if you deal with stiffness and pain in your knees, back and hips. The movements used in Tai Chi are very gentle and smooth. One of our members posted a Youtube video which was most helpful to use first thing in the morning. It is only 9 minutes long but helps with the early morning stiffness quite nicely. Here is the link to that video,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxcNBejxlzs
There is another exercise that is very good for the hands. It was developed for Parkinson's patients, but could probably be used by anyone with hand difficulties. Her is the link to that video,
I look forward to hearing how your appointment goes with a rheumatologist. Will you post again?
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@hopeful33250 Thanks Teresa just did hand exercise resting now those are tough
Several fingers of both hands hopefully will get better
@suz55 Thank you for posting this. I had cmc thumb surgery in January and trigger thumb surgery In June. This one gave my thumb a better workout than other videos I have watched. I still have trouble writing and with my grip. I want to get back to crocheting. This may help me get there.
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I will look at your suggestions. Thank you. My PA will need to refer me to a rheumatologist, but she is not in this week. So it may be at least 3-4 weeks before I see anyone. I will let you know how I turn out.