Massage, Exercise, Heat Pads, and Electrical Stimulation – Just Another Day at the Physical Therapist...Exercises may include stretching, strengthening, and aerobic conditioning.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Weight Fluctuations When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis...When I’m feeling fairly good — that is, when my disease is not as active — I am able to walk and exercise more, enjoy the fresh air, and... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Can you have heart problems with RA?...I had acquired a stationary exercise bike, had been going on this a few times a day.... By sparklebrightisright1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Lisa Learns to Ride, Part II...Our riding adventures began last spring when we wheeled Lisa’s new bicycle out of the local REI store and into our car. Before that moment, Lisa had tested several bikes... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New to this site and on Xeljanz...Every doctor I go to says they want me to exercise and keep moving.... By chestnc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The RA Dilemma...My life however requires that I exercise very early in the morning.... By Michael Booth5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Inspired to Inspire...Meanwhile my weight went up not being able to exercise. I had to tell friends I couldn't do things, worse yet, I had to tell my kids.... By cindyr2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What do you do when meds & lack of enough exercise cause you to have renal failure?...RA meds, too many imaging with dyes and limitations of exercise have caused this....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Hi, I'm New...I know diet, exercise, and taking care of yourself in general is important for anyone whether you have a chronic illness or not, but it is also not a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
My Activity Hangover...I can sometimes find a way but, more often than not, exercise takes a vacation when I do. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Caution: How to Sort Through Medical Advice for RA Patients...We also have to be very specific about our symptoms, how the issue manifested, the potential cause (in my case an exercise overdo).... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Old mindset, new limitations...Against the advice of her parents, Karen Horney decided to attend medical school in 1906, at the University of Freiburg in Germany. At the time she was one of few... By Michael Booth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I Hope It's a Flare...We immediately wonder if we’ve overdone exercise or turned an ankle the wrong way or otherwise hurt ourselves.... By Carla Kienast2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RA Myths and Facts...The truth about exercise and RA is that a regular routine of exercise, including gentle stretching, should be an important part of your daily routine.... By Editorial Team 8 min readBookmark for later
Fatigue & Weakness...Exercise also increases endorphins, your brain chemicals that produce a sense of well-being. Ask your doctor for advice.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
One Painful Step at a Time...Not to mention the joy that it brings or the part it plays in daily exercise. RA has made walking a challenge on so many levels.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
(Finally) Embracing Goals and How They Help Me...Other people I know use free online and phone-based programs to track diet and exercise.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Colder Weather and the Return of Creaky Joints...But, it can be hard to find the time to exercise.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Does anyone fall asleep uncontrollably?...I just start to close my eyes and falling from my chair and writing nonsense lines in my exercise books....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
My RA Story...It helps to exercise, keeps everthing a little more limber.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments