Looking for suggestions for Muscle Exercises

[DaisyDoo27]

Hi all,

I have had Reactive Arthritis for the last 3 and 1/2 months and am now starting to see improvement with my movement, however as I am getting braver and doing more, I am pulling and hurting my muscles very easily when I try and start to do things, so does anyone know where I can look for getting some advise on the best exercises to try and free up my muscles that have not been used in all the time whilst I have been hardly able to move please?

Thanks in advance!

[happytulip]

My Rheumatologist recommended a DVD called Tai Chi for arthritis, by Dr Lam. I got it online and it's amazing how much it has helped my muscles and joints without straining them.

[bubblyalex in reply to happytulip]

I’m doing Thai chi with my physical rehab place. It’s wonderful and clearly has helped me keep my muscles working despite not being able to use them.

[Boxerlady in reply to bubblyalex]

Another vote for Tai Chi for Arthritis.I had 121 lessons but she also gave me the DVD and I could have learnt it from that and often watched it while practicing.

[DaisyDoo27 in reply to Boxerlady]

Thank you so much, will have a look into this!

[DaisyDoo27 in reply to bubblyalex]

Thank you so much, will have a look into this!

[DaisyDoo27 in reply to happytulip]

Thank you so much, will have a look into this!

[bubblyalex]

m.youtube.com/watch?v=tAOuE...(Not working as expected?) free online 👍🏻

[Brychni in reply to bubblyalex]

I like the look of this.

[bubblyalex in reply to Brychni]

I hand been doing Pilates with the rehab team as well and on its own it isn’t nearly as good and helpful for me in my present state. I suffer quite a lot afterwards and for more than a couple of days. Both of these can be done sitting down... for those of us who can’t stand to do the exercises yet. 👍🏻