Wednesday, February 18, 2015

YMCA and ME


A shot in the knee for pain caused by arthritis spur 

 Counted exercises ordered by a Therapist

  8 weeks, FIVE days a week

 20 minutes in the pool plus 10 minutes at home

all of the above has changed my life


The exercise that has made the most difference is walking 4 times across the pool.

100 yards a day... 
walking the equivalent of  a football field filled with water. 

 Chest Deep.....walking, lifting my feet and pushing the water...
100 yards a day...

 I know longer drag my left leg and I have not stumped my toe on ANYTHING or even stumped it on NOTHING. as in the middle of a floor or on the lip to the
shower. I no longer trip on the throw rugs, my knee is better, my hips are better.


27 comments:

From the Kitchen said...

I like good news posts! Carry on!

Best,
Bonnie

My Mind's Eye said...

WTG MS!!! MOM AND I ARE DOING A VERY HAPPY DANCE AND NOW YOU CAN JOIN US!!
I'VE HEARD WATER THERAPY IS THE BEST YOU PROVED IT
HUGS CECILIA

eileeninmd said...

Great news! The pool walking sounds like a wonderful exercise.. Have a happy day!

Jo said...

Yeah, you go girl. I'm missing my exercises with my friends as much as the life and animals and Tz people! Hope your knee goes from strength to strength. Blessings Jo

Matilda the Boxer said...

That's grreat news!

Unknown said...

Hooray great news. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly

Connie Arnold said...

Good for you! I have heard that water walking is great exercise and should try it too.

TexWisGirl said...

hallelujah!

Anonymous said...

So happy for you Sandra.

May it keep that way indefinitely.

I wish we had a pool near us.

We have the lake but most years it has been so bad. They had to put sign on not to go in.

Gail said...

Fantastic! I am glad you found something that eased the problem.

What Karen Sees said...

Remember, you're as young as you feel....about 45 now, right!!!!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

That is wonderful news. Keep up the good work. I love walking in the water!

Ginny Hartzler said...

When did the doctor order all this stuff, just this week? Did this all just happen? I used to walk through a pool, it is really hard exercise and people don't realize it. You are pushing through all that water pressure. SO glad you are better. Those cortisone knee shots are wonderful! Ellen's Design show mad me so mad! Those judges are way too picky! The person they kicked off made my favorite couch!!! Missed you, even though it was just a few days.

Rose said...

This makes me wish I had a pool...not that I have arthritis...just think even playing in water is a work out.

Linda P said...

Glad this exercise in a pool is doing you good Sandra.

DawnTreader said...

Good for you, and well done! And you're lucky to have your own pool as well...

Ann Thompson said...

That's awesome. Glad it's working and so easy too

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Now you have me thinking that maybe this would be a good thing to try..in the future. Thankfully, I do not have leg or back pains (right now) and thankfully there is a pool nearby to use. Great to hear you are doing so well, Sandra!
Also, hope the Red Admiral continues to "kiss" you and hope that Bob doesn't get envious.

Susannah said...

This is wonderful news, Sandra!! No more tripping or stubbing your toes. I am so happy for you. Keep up the good work and soon it will all be behind you!

Ruth Hiebert said...

Glad you're seeing improvement.

Anonymous said...

Yay, that's great news! Nothing like being sentenced to pool duty! :)

DeniseinVA said...

That's wonderful news Sandra. I am happy for you.

EG CameraGirl said...

YAY!!

Betty Manousos said...

good for you, and well done, sandra! i am happy for you!

photowannabe said...

That's awesome. If I had a pool I think I would be doing that too and my knee would be so much better.
Love the little cartoon bouncing balls.

Ida said...

Then it's worth the effort. Way to go.

Anonymous said...

This is wonderful news!