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Water Exercise

The benefits of water in alleviating pain are far reaching and well documented. Water eliminates the effects of gravity upon the body. Water minimizes stress on muscles and joints and reduces pain. A person does not need to be able to swim to obtain benefit from aquatics. Simply standing in the water and performing stretching exercises, range of motion exercises, walking and moving against the water can be beneficial and help to alleviate pain.

Water is an excellent exercise aid. It is one of the best approaches for exercise for arthritis sufferers because it provides resistance that builds muscle in the entire body while reducing shock to the joints at the same time. Additionally, because the whole body becomes involved in aquatic exercise, there are strong cardiovascular benefits as well. Warmth is also an real benefit to people coping with arthritis. Try to exercise at a pool that is heated fairly high and you will benefit both from the body encompassing warmth as well as the exercise. Warm water is soothing to the joints and will cause the blood vessels to dilate, increasing circulation. Many pools also have a hot tub or sauna and it you will want to add it to your routine. Deep heat relief or soothing jets of hot water on your muscles before you start will help loosen you muscles and decrease any discomfort from unaccustomed activity during your exercise and afterwards it will help you muscles recover from the strain of the exercise. As well as providing additional pain relief it will proved additional help through increased circulation, which is always vital when dealing with arthritis.

For persons with arthritis or fibromyalgia, a water temperature of 83-88 F is recommended.

In general, warm water helps to increase flexibility, decrease pain, decrease muscle spasm, and increase circulation.

Other Recommended Water Temperatures

multiple sclerosis (MS) - For persons who have multiple sclerosis, being in a cool water environment can help because water is more efficient than air in drawing heat away from the body and therefore the person does not fatigue as quickly. Cool Water is better 78-82 F is ideal for exercise, but warmer temps of 85-86 F degrees are fine for stretching.

spinal cord injuries, With this type of injury maintaining core temperature may be a problem and you may chill easily, warmer water is best with temperature at 92-94 F recommended.

Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program

For persons who have arthritis pain, the Arthritis Foundation has Chapters throughout the country that sponsor the Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program. This program is taught by an instructor who is certified by the Arthritis Foundation after successfully completing a specialized training program that emphasizes techniques and exercises that can be done in the water.

General Suggestions

Look for a community pool that is easy to get in and out of. Many public pools have lifts or ramps with handrails for greater accessibility. If not, ask if a portable lift can be added.

Start slowly. Try exercising or stretching for 15-20 minute sessions, until your body gets used to it. Remember, it’s easy to over exert yourself in the water.

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