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PMR and exercise: What helps you?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 26 1:16am | Replies (182)Comment receiving replies
I found that while I can get in the pool, I can not actually perform swimming strokes without causing a flare. I have always been able to use swimming to rehab myself, and now even that is hindered. I have multiple issues with spinal involvement & nerve compression. Walking often triggers a flare. So I am doing modified yoga, gentle stretching, and wearing flotation belt, gentle water exercises to build tone in my ligaments before attempting a true rehab again. I can tell that my core strength is some better & my shoulders & neck are improving, but it is such slow progresss.
Still any progress is welcome.
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Hi @spence454619, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. You make an excellent point that all of us with PMR need to remember - listen to your body, it will tell you if you are doing too much exercise or one that is too hard on the body and will make things worse. I'm also trying to work on my core strength and it is definitely slow progress for me also. I just remember to take it one day at a time and one step at a time.
My PMR is currently in remission. How about you, is your PMR still active?