I have osteoarthritis in my lower back lumbar disk, and doing excercises like sit-ups can be painful. Does anyone else have this, and if so what excercises can you do for your abs without hurting too much. Plus in fourteen if it helps. Thank you!
2006-09-08 16:31:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I have had osteoarthritis since I was fifteen. I also have rheumatoid arthritis. I had a laminectomy on my lumbar spine which has given me relief. Do not do any exercises without your doctor's permission. It can cause major damage. I have had surgery on the cervical spine with cadavar bone wedges, a titanium plate and screws. I've had a total knee replacement and will have a total hip replacement in two months. Next I will have surgery on my toes because they are bending sideways. Taking care of my joints and vertebrae is an ongoing process and I'm determined to keep going as long as possible. I'm 65 and have no intention of giving up. I wish you all the luck in the world. You need a good rheumatologist and/or a surgeon who specializes in spinal surgery. Mine is in Nashville, Tennessee and he is worth the world to me.
2006-09-08 16:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has the same problem. I have ordered Calcium Fructoborate & awaiting its arrival from USA. I have done nothing but Browse the internet on this wonder drug since last 20 days. This is relatively new discovery & a substence of natural Boron. Patented version is called FruiteX-B. I have gone through various test reports. It seems to provide releaf in a few weeks & in 2 months shows 50% inprovement in both pain & movement. No adverse effects detected. Please pray to God that my sons Spine problem & hence RLS improve. I have been seing him in acute pain for last 5 years.
2014-08-17 12:59:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well a lot of people who I've met who said they have arthritis said they moved here to Phoenix for the heat, supposedly because of the heat and the amount of sunshine we have year on a yearly average helps them drammatically with the pain. But then osteroarthritis is in the joints, wearing away of carthliage so I would think you'd still be utilizing your knees, which would still cause pain so I'm not sure if the warmth would help it.
2016-03-17 10:49:42 · answer #3 · answered by Marie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should talk to your doctor and possibly a physical therapist. they will give you the best direction so you do not injure yourself.
2006-09-08 16:37:53 · answer #4 · answered by schoolot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋