Water Therapy

Water Exercise Therapy Limitations

Ben Parr — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:34:33 -0700

For many back pain patients, water-based exercises should only be performed under the guidance of a qualified health professional. Water therapy exercise should usually be avoided if a person has any of the following:

Specific Osteoarthritis Exercise Programs

Ben Parr — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:14:14 -0700

Exercise need not result in heart-pounding, sweat-inducing fatigue to be beneficial. In fact, exercise does not, and in the case of osteoarthritis sufferers probably should not, include high impact activities such as running, or sports such as tennis, basketball or racquetball, which require a lot of stopping, changing directions and jumping – all of which can stress vulnerable joints and jar bones together.

Abdominal Exercises

Ben Parr — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:58:52 -0800

To be most effective, abdominal exercises should include focus on working the following muscles:

The abdominal muscles
The lower abdominal muscles
The outside (oblique) muscles

Pelvic Tilt—Lie on floor with knees bent, feet parallel and arms to the side

Back Exercises

Ben Parr — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:58:49 -0800

Like stomach exercises, back exercises can be done on a mat and in water, and can incorporate different types of equipment, such as an exercise ball.

Prone Arm/Leg Raises—Lie on stomach keeping neck in line with straight legs, and arms outstretched overhead.

Gentle Exercise Options Before Surgery

Ben Parr — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:50:10 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about gentle exercises to do when strenuous activity creates pain.

Swimming Exercise to Strengthen the Low Back

Ben Parr — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:58:21 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about effectiveness of swimming to strengthen the lower back.

Question: What's the Best Swimming Technique for Spinal Fusion Patients?

I was wondering what the best swimming technique would be for spinal fusion patients. I have recently seen a yellow tubing that you wrap around your waist to help keep you afloat; I was never a good swimmer anyway; just looking to swim to strengthen the back in the best manner.

Water Therapy Exercise Program

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:49 -0800

Water therapy pain relief

Water therapy exercise programs (sometimes called pool therapy, hydrotherapy, or aquatic therapy) consist of a variety of aquatic-based treatments and exercises that are designed for back pain relief, to condition and strengthen muscles. Water therapy exercise offers many of the same benefits associated with a land-based exercise program, including development of a treatment plan that is carefully tailored to the individual.

Water-Based Therapy for Exercise

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:49 -0800

The techniques used in water therapy exercise for back pain include spa therapy, standing or floating pool exercises, swimming, and conditioning using specialized equipment, such as surgical tubing, flotation devices and resistive devices for the hands or feet.

Pool Therapy to Relieve Osteoarthritis Pain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:47 -0800

Practical Point
Some osteoarthritis patients refer to pool therapy as a form of "floating traction", allowing them to stretch their spine and loosen and flex joints in a way that would be impossible on a mat.

Pool therapy for osteoarthritis

Anyone who has slipped into the comfort of a warm bath already has some appreciation for the benefits of pool therapy.

Spinal Stenosis Treatment

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

See the Spinal Stenosis
Interactive Video

Depending on the severity of symptoms, spinal stenosis can of

Facet Joint Osteoarthritis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:13:34 -0800

More Osteoarthritis Info:

Osteoarthritis Causes

Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Osteoarthritis Diagnosis

Facet Joint Disorders