Exercises for Arthritis in the back

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http://www.essentrics.com/mirandaeducationalvideo.html

Click under mini-workouts and it'll bring up a section of free stretches and types of workouts. Plus she's also got some Barre vids in the mix as well on YouTube. They range from frozen shoulder to back issues, to neck, to simple wanting to feel good about stretching out your entire body to feel alive and more.

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Misssynth wrote: »

My partner has had some lower back pain for the last few months and the doctor has said it is most probably arthritis because he's 'old and tall' (he's 41 and 6ft 6). He usually goes to the gym often, runs, deadlifts, hanging leg raises etc etc but he can't do that while his back is hurting and he's on his meds, but the doctor has said that he should stay active and won't damage his back more, just to be careful. Does anyone know any good exercises for him? He's currently just walking on the treadmill or using the cross trainer when it's not too painful, doing planks and glute bridges. Anything else that might be good?

ha That is an odd statement from a doctor, I'm guessing he was joking around with you both. :laugh: I read you mention he's waiting to get in for an MRI, that's good so it'll eliminate anything else. If it's arthritis and your area allows it. perhaps PT can be done at area medical pool, a warm pool is best.

I didn't continue to read the thread after it took a turn so I may be repeating a few things. In the meantime, warm showers, nice soak in the tub, Epson salts in the tub, heating pad, or ice if it feels better. Icy Hot Pads, creams that can be put on sore muscles can also work great on the back.

One thing about Naproxen which your doc hopefully already mentioned often... definitely remind him to eat food with the pills and take only when really needed. Stomach and other organ issues don't show up right away unfortunately it's usually down the road a bit.

It's a tough thing with inflammation pain, you want badly to get relief but what you have to take to get the relief is a huge trade off.

I hope mine wasn't a dark daunting post... I certainly didn't intend it to be. I intended it to be a hopeful one. You'll love the stretches too... you can try doing them with him!

swheate2014

I have not read the other replies but I have major back problems myself. When I'm in pain and on meds I don't do any exercise at all except walking. The best rehab exercise when you're off your meds in my opinion is swimming. I would avoid deadlifts and anything that's super strenuous on the spine.