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Arthritis of the Shoulder: Should you ever do pushups or weights?
I have arthritis of the left shoulder. In my younger days (now 80), I lifted weights for many years but when the arthritis became noticeable, an orthopedist told me not to lift anymore nor do any pushups. Now, many years later, I want to retain strength & muscles and am wondering if some light weights (e.g., dumbells) and pushups would be okay to do?
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That's a great situation you have!
From my experience that orthopedist is incorrect. I have delayed (hopefully permanently) knee replacement by doing exercises with weights. It strengthens the surrounding muscles and helps with the arthritis pain. I went to a physical therapist to learn which exercises were most beneficial. There's a book entitled "Strong Women Stay Young" that is very encouraging on exercise!
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Thanks for the comments. I am continuing to do weights--They don't hurt when I use them so I think they're okay but I will check to see what PT and physiatrist have to say. I really like to do pushups but there always is a little "grinding" in my shoulders when I do them so I suspect they are a No-No?!