Arthritis Exercises Are Good For EVERYONE
Yesterday was the 2nd week I have attended the Shape Up Tennesse 2009 Class. I know I said I thought the exercises would probably be hokey and not be of much help. Geesh……I’m proven wrong again!!
I never realized how much my right shoulder had tightened up until I tried to do a specific exercise. Hold your arms out to your sides with your palms facing down and then bring your arms up straight over our head with th back palms of your hands touching. If you are doing it right, your arms should be touching both sides of your head.
The first few times I tried this exercise….yikes…my shoulder cracked like I had just broken a twig. Then of course, it really hurt and burned like heck. I only did that one a few times because I couldn’t stand the pain. The good news is, I practiced it all week and was able to do it without any problem yesterday. It still makes a little crinking noise but it’s not painful like the first week.
Another exercise which was really good for me is putting one hand over the shoulder and reaching back as far as I can while using the other hand to reach behind your back (as if unhooking a bra) and reaching up as high as possible. Then you have to switch and do it the other way. I sure feel that one in my shoulders.
These exercises are better than any physical therapy class for me. I remember going for physical therapy twice in my life. Once for my back. Those whirlpool baths were only good while I was in it. Once out….back was right back to where it was. I went to therapy for my left shoulder. Now that was really goofy. She put this electrode thing on my shoulder. It didn’t do a darn thing. After my third session, I quit going. 
I ended up joining the gym at the hospital and started working out on the weight machines. That really helped. Now it’s my right shoulder that needs some limbering up.
Each week I’ll share another exercise or two that I’ve learned at this class. Becoming more limber will help to make a person more mobile. Thus, increased exercise which will equal weight loss. I love how they all work together.
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:57 pm
I’m glad you’re getting some benefit from your program. It’s amazing how quickly we see improvement when we do something regularly!
January 24th, 2009 at 2:54 am
It is good to know that the shoulder exercises are working for you.
January 24th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a gym at a hospital and all my aunts are nurses! Maybe just not at the small hospitals they work at.
January 24th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
It’s nice to find some exercise that work for you, but i was just wondering what does that electrode supposedly do?
January 24th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
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January 25th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Kareen,
I’m not real sure what that little eletrode thing was suppose to do….maybe loosen up muscles…I’m only guessing. Reminds me of the carpetbaggers in the old days, selling useless medicine.
January 25th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Greg,
The plan at the hospital was called Life Fit. The doctor had to recommend attendance. It was $30.00 a month unless you did volunteer work at the hospital and then it was only $10.00. I loved it. It had state of the art workout machines and weight machines. There were also also counselors available to help you. I’ve missed that place since I’ve moved to Tennessee.
January 25th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Sounds like good advice Chris, I’m going to give some of these exercises a try. I’m not terribly experienced at un-hooking bras though, particularly not ones I’m wearing myself.
January 26th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
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January 26th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Great exercises! I tried the arms out, back of palms together over head one…. ouch… crack crack crack! Shall give it a go everyday and see if it improves!! Thanks!
January 27th, 2009 at 1:11 am
Nice Tips. I always make it an effort to stretch before I sleep and when I wake up. I have a dog I notice he always stretches when he wakes up lol.
January 27th, 2009 at 6:27 am
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January 28th, 2009 at 12:15 am
Paul,
I’ve got three dogs. Now that you mention your dog stretching, mine do the same thing.
January 28th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Good point, a lot of arthritis related exercise are about increasing mobility and flexibility, so from an injury prevention point of view, they are a great idea.
January 29th, 2009 at 12:07 am
Hi Chris
I tried that first exercise you published and my shoulders were creaking like anything I could here it right through my head. I think I will have to keep trying it to see if the noise quietens down over time, Here’s hoping. Thanks for sharing anyway.
Ellie
February 7th, 2009 at 11:17 am
i have problems with me shoulders to, cracking like hell.. thanks for advice .. i need to find the correct exercises for me.
Jp.
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September 28th, 2009 at 12:38 am
“the electrode thing” was probably a Tens machine which works by vibration and generating heat. You need several sessions two or three times a weeks for it to make a difference, but it does work in the end.