arthritis in the knee issue

I suffer from arthritis in nearly every joint. Swimming does wonders. Get my cardio and my joints feel a lot better after too

I have similar issues. I can't run at all without significant pain. I can do the elliptical and low impact as suggested. I've found treading water for 20 mins a day when things get really bad helps alot. Also, try concentrated cherry syrup. 1 tablespoon a day. Also for me if I cut out dairy it reduces swelling. Good luck, keep moving.

Hi. I also have arthritis in many joints. Had knee replacement surgery last year and must do only low pact exercise. Water aerobics is the best exercise I have found. I get a full body workout with very little pain. A recumbent stationary bike is also very good for the knees.

swimming. and/or any water activity from aerobics to jogging

Swimming is how I deal with my knee arthritis and joint pain. Stationary cycling too on a reclining bike also helps if I'm not feeling up for a swim.

I keep hearing how, if you are doing squats correctly there is no problems with your knees. Well, I must be doing them wrong, they kill my knees. I have problems with yoga too. Walking is difficult too. And constant pain for me. I have had knee surgery, shots...maybe I should look at a diet of anti inflammatory foods....willing to try anything!

I was diagnosed with arthritis in my knee more than two years ago. My doc recommended strengthening the muscles around the knee with cycling. I instead continued with walking and fencing and this year added in mma style fitness, running and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. My fitness classes are anything but low impact yet I rarely have any problems. It is only the cold now that had slowed me down, but one of the trainers is going to teach me exercises to strengthen the muscles around my knee to help with the cartilage damage due to the arthritis. I find the more I train, the less problems I have with my knee. I suspect I have a mild form as what I have heard described by others is definitely way worse than what I experience.

I have had a couple surgery's, so right there with you!! I agree with some of the above, row machines or ellipticals are good!! Also, stretching a lot helps me!!

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I keep hearing how, if you are doing squats correctly there is no problems with your knees. Well, I must be doing them wrong, they kill my knees. I have problems with yoga too. Walking is difficult too. And constant pain for me. I have had knee surgery, shots...maybe I should look at a diet of anti inflammatory foods....willing to try anything!

I also have OA in both knees and a torn meniscus in my right one (arthroscopic surgery done in my left 18 months ago), and I can't squat ATG either without pain, so don't feel bad about it. My orthopoedic doctor told me to stay away from high impact exercises, lateral lounges, walking lounges, and anything that increases my pain, including squats. I do body weight box squats so I don't go that low and the leg press machine. I am almost bone to bone in both knees and the next step is a bilateral knee replacement, but I am getting HA injections every 6 months to lubricate the knees joints because I am trying to extend the replacement surgery a little bit longer. My problem is due to age and wear and tear from all the activities that I did when I was younger, because I have never been overweight; and there is also a generic factor involved. I can do the stationary bike, the rower, elliptical and the ARC trainer (my favorite). I can walk outside but not in the treadmill, and swimming is not my thing. I still do Yoga and Pilates and barre/ballet exercises but I have to modify some movements. We need to adapt our exercise routine to fit our needs and limitations. Just listen to your body and to your doctor and do what is best for you. Don't worry about what other people can do.