Wobble Bobble...I was in PT for my back, but my therapist gave me exercises for balance.... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Things I Don’t Want to Hear...We tried everything the doctor recommended for treatments, experimented with diet, exercised my joints until I thought I would fall apart, and endured... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Which Mask Am I Wearing Today?...happens on those great days when we feel we can make it work and do what needs to be done to cope with RA, be it getting the treatment we... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Would You Like to Be Treated If You Had a Disability?...I do the exercises and other things I can to maintain my health and abilities. My disease progressed and didn’t ask my opinion about it.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Twist and Shout - What a Pain in the Neck...So, I am doing my exercises, and I have added a few tricks of my own.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
A Home of My Own...A huge selling point was that the building has a pool where I can do my aqua exercises—increasing access and frequency.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Eyes on the Prize?...Again, since I’ve had unusual health issues since childhood, I figured that having the medical expertise of an ophthalmologist would be beneficial, even... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Adjusting the Meds...One of the big advantages of feeling better is that I can do more of my exercises, which helps me to stay healthier and stronger.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Assessing Wellness...Is she doing her exercises and physical therapy? Are the joints swelling? Is there anything else we can do?... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Aides to the Rescue...She would help me through some exercises to keep my strength up as best as possible, then help me to get cleaned up and ready for the day.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Habit Forming...My body is less likely to flare once it's conditioned to certain exercises and time stamps.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Developing a Treatment Plan...We tried me on the medications we could and I had frequent physical therapy, plus a regimen of exercises to perform at home.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Mourning What Could Have Been...I recognize thinking about that imaginary person is counter-productive, and I try to exorcise that phantom from my thoughts.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hip swelling and stiffness...Water exercises may be particularly useful because they minimize stress on the joint.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
The Sleep Test...I also did some research and read that over time mouth and throat exercises can help with breathing at night, so added this to my daily regime.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Using Electronic Devices With RA Hands...Also, you can do some simple finger stretching exercises to get some relief. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Preparing for Total Knee Replacement Surgery...Another thing that I did at home before surgery was I began physical therapy exercises common for post-surgical recovery.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Laughter truly IS the best medicine...A good "belly laugh" exercises the diaphragm, contracts the abs and even works out the shoulders, leaving muscles more relaxed afterward.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Unhelpful Comparisons...involved mother of three kids, she is heavily involved in her kids’ Parent Teacher Organizations as well as a local non-profit organization, and she exercises... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Declines in Accessibility 31 Years After the Americans with Disabilities Act...This summer I was visiting my hometown and looking for a pool to do my aquatic exercises.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments