2007-12-04 00:23:03 · 20 answers · asked by ndnquah 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I know being in the water takes all the pressure off my joints and that feels wonderful. Movement is much easier, no impact feelings at all. At one time I was lucky enough to be able to swim everyday... it helped me so much! I had a crushed foot, 2 yrs of reconstructive surgery's, when the cast came off my leg looked like a bone! I was in the pool every day, no impact on my foot yet it allowed me to build my leg back up!
I agree that it works!
Excellent Question !! Good information! Thanks!
2007-12-04 04:45:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, water is a good idea. My boyfriend went camping with me and my family back in the summer, and he and I went swimming. He said he could tell a difference in his back pain (herniated disc), and it really relaxed his muscles. Yeah, water is a good pain reliever. I've never had severe pain, and I'm thankful, but water just might be an option for me if I was to ever get into any pain. Water aerobics are good, but I think just moving around a little will help as well.
2007-12-04 00:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by Country Clogger 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Definitely! My hubby put up an above ground pool for just the reason. It helps tremendously. In fact it is a life saver. I take the 4 yr. old grandson and float on my back kicking while he swims to me. Bestter than a chiropractor and beats the heck out of zoning on pain killers. More people should join a Y or health spa for te relief.
2007-12-04 04:41:37 · answer #3 · answered by Southern Comfort 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have tried it to relieve back pain. Only problem was that swimming on my front caused more pain due to the curve in my back. All I could do was float on my back and kick my feet a bit.
2007-12-04 02:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I go to a water aerobic arthritis class twice a week and a water exercise class 3 days a week. It's great for me. Less pain, more flexibility and I feel great and energized after class.
2007-12-04 03:07:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes with water aerobics there is low/very minor impact to the joints due to the bouyancy of your body in the water and you have built in resistance training with your cardio. Even better if you are swimming since you are completely bouyant and don't have any impact on your joints/body (unless you hit the wall) and you are moving so you are getting the cardio and resistance workout as well.
2007-12-04 00:37:26 · answer #6 · answered by duchessofb 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I do water aerobics 3 times a week year around {outside pool} I believe that helps my joints to keep moving..
2007-12-04 19:29:57 · answer #7 · answered by jst4pat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is terrific and I often feel a reduction in aches and pains after I swim. I think it has something to do with the stretching and reduced pounding that you get while in the water.
2007-12-04 00:40:46 · answer #8 · answered by JK 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I joined a health club to use the indoor pool and being in the water felt good, but getting in and out of the building caused exhaustion and more pain.
2007-12-04 00:29:41 · answer #9 · answered by mbasey46 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I wish there would have been a heated pool in my area. Swimming has so many wonderful properties including pain relief, excercising without pressure on joints. I would say it is wonderful! Our local hospital has a program for arthritis sufferers that utilize the pool to ease their joints.
2007-12-04 01:36:31 · answer #10 · answered by slk29406 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋