Arthritis Back Pain

parent1986
Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:23:18 +0000

“Seven Minute Back Pain Solution” by Dr. Girasole This is more for a different kind of back pain than OA, but it has good exercises and diagrams to explain what is happening in the back in pain.

“Tai Chi for Arthritis” Dr. Lam - multiple videos and books - He has multiple resources for arthritis and includes a diet, complete lifestyle, and alternative methods, as well as Tai Chi.

Your mom’s Dr. should make a referral to a physical therapist. My experience is that most of them aren’t very good because they focus on the injured area of the body instead of the whole body. As a result, your body can easily get worse because it becomes unbalanced, and other areas become painful.

However, it is a good place to start if your mom isn’t a regular exerciser and unfamiliar with her body. I wouldn’t use a personal trainer with an older person, or with a young one who is in pain and unexercised.

I meet many elderly women where I swim who have back problems and who can swim, or just use a hot tub. They also attend water classes that are available for two levels of mobility. These are available at most places like a YMCA, City Rec Center, Rehab Centers at hospitals with a pool, and private facilities.

If your mom is in an acute stage or flare up it is most likely she will be reluctant to do much more than take nsaids or injections and apply heat and/or cold.

Heat or cold or both are preferred by different people.