5 things EVERYONE with osteoarthritis needs to know from a physical therapist

There are many myths floating around about osteoarthritis...it's time to get the facts ☝🏼
Learn from a physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist so you can find relief and live an active life you love.
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When it comes to getting diagnosed with osteoarthritis, figuring out treatment options, conversing with healthcare professionals and finding relief- the journey isn't easy. Finding arthritis pain relief can be overwhelming- trying to figure out where to start, who to believe and what to do.
As it turns out, there are a few misconceptions that become apparent when you are navigating this osteoarthritis journey. After treating thousands of patients with osteoarthritis, diving into the research and talking with people all over the world, there are FIVE things I believe everyone should know about osteoarthritis.
Topics such as joint replacement surgery, exercise for arthritis, weight loss as a treatment option and what pain means are incredibly important to make sure you understand to help you on this journey. The more you know, the better off you'll be at opening up the dialogue with an arthritis specialist, professional, family, friends, etc.
Knowing these things will help you stay on the right path. If not, it can lead you down a path of isolation, depression, debilitating pain, anxiety and worry for the future. Instead, watch this video to learn how to put a positive spin on this journey and give you hope.
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[@nostalgiaman6816]

Can you do something for people who can’t get out of bed? I can’t do the log roll for the life of me. Every PT/OT on KZbin recommends it. And my neuromuscular occupational therapist tried helping me do it, but I can’t. It’s easy.. when everyone does it on a small physical therapy table, but when you have a soft queen size purple mattress … your hands sink in etc. So I’ve been laying on my dominant elbow and crunching up for a more than a year now and it’s killing me. Little help please!

[@nancyv4431]

Positive mental attitude and alternate approaches to pain…love it!

[@dorisackermann6695]

I love your channel, thank you. I have bone on bone in both knees, doctors have said that I Need surgery but I can’t because I’m self employed so if I don’t work I will lose any income I have. I also have fibromyalgia so I have a dilemma and feel stuck as I live on my own and don’t have anyone to pick up the loss of income. My pain level is so great at the end of the day I can barely move because I am on my own I can’t take the time for surgery and recovery. Some days I feel broken with no fix in sight.

[@ginkodragon]

Doris, my doctor told me the same thing about my knees I tore out my acl in both knees over the years. I had 3 surgeries in one knee, but not the other. The knee that had no surgery is doing better than the knee that had surgery, so I told the orthopedic surgeon, "no" to knee replacement. That was 10 years ago. It is not like my knees are as they were when I was in high school, but i am 75 and walk a couple of miles with my 70 lbs dog every day, do tai chi, and yoga, garden and care for and excercise my wheelchair bound husband. I have learned how to manage joint pain with diet, stretching, and movement. The body is remarkable and does adapt. I don't need surgery. My grandfather and father had always been active all of their lives despite arthritis and injuries, but they were active and self-sufficient all of their lives into 100.

[@thegeraldinekuss]

​@@ginkodragoncongratulations!

[@DedeSoulchild]

I appreciate this channel too. another that helps with knee bone in bone is El Paso Physical Therapy. he has whole playlists on knees.

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm so glad you love the channel and I appreciate the support! I am here to spread hope and provide people with great videos!

[@loriprihoda8731]

I've got bone on bone hip OA, this gal is very smart and I have been doing some of the exercises she recommended seems to work. Still can't shake the fatigue.

[@andre1987eph]

Yup. Keep it moving. Former NCAA all american but now cant run 5 steps without swollen knee. So I took up inline skating. Can skate 10 miles no problem and good cardio. Also can still hilly hikes. Keep it moving even if bone on bone.

[@soozkoozhooz5902]

My doctor just told me that PT is not meant for my feet or hands. (Diagnosed with OA this past July). He said PT is only for a single joint or an injury. I decided to look up an arthritis doctor in my area. Guess whose name popped up yes HIM! I feel screwed and terribly frustrated. I've had to do ALL my research myself since being diagnosed. He only told me to take walks. I don't know what that was supposed to do for my hands. I've learned alot from you though. 😁

[@davidklippel2442]

Pain lower back now running down my legs. Still working walking 5 miles a day cement floor steel tipped work boots. I believe retirement will help

[@nehasingh8490]

Thank u so much for making me get back my confidence. I am a teacher and OA grade 2 sufferer , I feel hell amount of pain after taking classes and I really feel low thinking I will have to drop my job,but made my day love from india

[@theresathompson2270]

You are such a breath of fresh air… giving people hope and feeling in control of is so important.❤️ Thank you

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm so pleased to hear that the videos are making a positive difference for you! To access an even greater treasure trove of content, check out the 'Adventurers for Life' membership at KeepTheAdventureAlive.com/start. Inside, you'll find specialized exercises, live masterclasses, and a supportive community. Explore and consider joining me on this adventure!

[@minahashemi4198]

i always had pain ,but i have done your exercises and feel so better thank you so much❤️

[@arthritisadventure]

You're so welcome!

[@lynnewestwood5858]

Great video thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have arthritis in the ankle which can be very painful when walking. The only relief is not to walk!

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the support!

[@spartacusjonesmusic]

Good one. Just what i need to hear right at this moment.

[@sherrieludwig1679]

So very thankful for your expertise and encouragement!

[@Dantianblue]

Great advice!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad it was helpful!

[@valeriegoode9762]

Thank you for this.

[@arthritisadventure]

My pleasure!

[@rtv2272]

I have OA and I didn't get complete relief until I changed my diet. I eat a whole foods anti-inflammatory diet without grains ,sugar processed snacks. I eat that way 99% of the time and it has lead me to be pain free. I also exercise daily strength and lots of walking. When I cheat of my diet the pain comes back. I also take supplements like turmeric, ginger, fish oil and collagen daily. I hope this helps.

[@arthritisadventure]

Yes! Food choices can impact pain levels. Glad you have had success!

[@rtv2272]

@@arthritisadventure thanks!

[@TPayne-fm8ie]

Wow! I needed this video today. Thank you!

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm glad you liked the video!

[@dmcdaniel2009]

GREAT VIDEO! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP W ARTHRITIS! 🧡

[@arthritisadventure]

Happy to help!

[@monabennani2002]

Thanks for your advice I love your videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm glad you love the videos! Make sure to catch the others on the channel!

[@tinabarnett2100]

Thanks Alyssa! you add so much to my live with your video's and support!

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you for your support! If you're looking for more amazing arthritis-specific content, the 'Adventurers for Life' membership at KeepTheAdventureAlive.com/start is the next chapter in your journey. Dive into exclusive workouts, live masterclasses, and so much more to enhance your experience! I hope to see you in the community!

[@rock3713]

Thanks a lot I have been thru this injury for more than 12 years. I will work on your advise.

[@ursulajohnson9205]

Thank you so much. God Bless you for helping others 🙏 ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome

[@ursulajohnson9205]

@@arthritisadventure my husband asked me today why I was going down front porch steps sideways. Ha Told him about you. 🤗❤

[@maryc6091]

It’s important to find a physio therapist who knows how to change up these exercises. It’s definitely wrong for a PT have its a “one program fits all mentality”. 😀

[@arthritisadventure]

Yes variety is incredibly important

[@maryc6091]

@@arthritisadventure You certainly can’t use a cookie cutter approach with everyone. 😀

[@TheMazinoz]

Agree. I've experienced this and would even yelp in pain, but no modification by now ex physio.

[@suzannemortimer9752]

Thank you Alyssa. I do exercise my whole body but my worst problems are fingers and toes. I exercise my fingers, and whole hand and wrists, but I have bouchards nodes which means three of my fingers no longer bend. Any ideas how to help them?

[@cindygaudet1390]

My issue is osteoarthritis but also posture issues,herniated and degeneration lower back and some upper.

[@cartmansuperstar]

At first, i never had pain, while doing strengthening-training after i tore my meniscus. Yet, that didn´t prevent OA from developing slowly over time. By now, i am in pain most of the time. Being pain-free during exercise obviously doesn´t indicate, that nothing is happening.

[@arthritisadventure]

Yes, pain is not a direct correlation of what is happening inside the joint.

[@cartmansuperstar]

@@arthritisadventure It can be.

[@barbp810]

I was diagnosed 9 months ago with compression fractures, ostesrthritis, bone spurs, degenerative disc disease, disc space narrowing all in my neck, upperspine and lower spine. I was also doagnosex with scoliosis in my upper spine and SI joint issues. The exercises on your videos, are they safe for SI joint and scoliosis? I have been receiving treatments from a chiropractor for 8 months now and are helping, also have been researching for exercisrs to do.

[@hikgerguy1234]

Hi Allysa, I was diagnosed with secondary OA and hip dysplasia last week. I'm in my early 60s. With both these conditions, is it inevitable that I will need surgery at some point?

[@NEMBL013]

You know what would be really great? If you could talk about frostbite damage and ways to recover. And I’m not talking about a little bit of frost nip. I almost froze to death a few years ago and now my lower legs and feet feel like they have permanent damage. When winter comes,-the aching and stiffness is that much worse. I was thinking maybe red light therapy might help? Or moving to South America. Please help 😢

[@ofeliac.eugenio7981]

Just had my annual physical yesterday and things went well except for 3-4/10 rating of arthritic pain. My new young doctor would like a bone scan and possible Fosamax regimen or some newer medications( I have completed 3yrs of Fosamax before). I feel that strategic mobility as you very clearly demonstrates is a blessing to us who are experiencing arthritic pain or joint inflammation 🙏

[@visitingfromsantafe1329]

My aunt took one of those medications and it began disintegrating her jaw, a known side effect. I swore then I would never take those. Be very cautious.

[@theresathompson2270]

Love your videos I have chondromallacia ( one knee cap is misaligning) and arthritis in both knees, am I still ok to try your exercises, I was trying them and feeling better but now not sure as told chondromallacia and torn ACL and MCL! Help! Being told do nothing by one osteopath and keep going by another. Thank you! X

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you for sharing!

[@newyorkguy158]

A NY doctor is offering an evaluation of the knee and 1 Shockwave treatment at a very low price. Do you have any experience or knowledge of people who have had Shockwave treatments of the knees? I was skeptical but did some research. Looks like it might be helpful, though may require several treatments. Also seems to be without risk.

[@sharonmitchel1377]

Thank you for this talk! Is there something in the way insurance coverage is set up that limits a physical therapist’s ability to take a whole body approach? I have OA in my foot and have had foot PT. My guess is that caused compensation in the way I walk, which then aggravates my hip and groin on the same side, and probably my low back (which is better thanks to the work I am doing with you!) In my effort to improve I think I have aggravated both knees (squats and sit to stands) and IT bands (lateral steps). Ugh! You’re right, maybe I need to dial back the intensity of what I’m doing.

[@arthritisadventure]

Yes, unfortunately physical therapists who take insurance are limited by certain diagnoses and can’t always easily treat other joints which I find frustrating. One of the reasons I got out of corporate healthcare.

[@sharonmitchel1377]

@@arthritisadventure i sure understand why you made that decision!

[@marilynolivero7554]

Thank you for all your talks and exercises. I have osteoarthritis on my knees and some days are better than others. 😢 I reallly need to focus on all your exercises because sometimes I get lazy and then I suffer with pain on my knees. I need more motivation at 62.😔

[@Bruno10189]

I'm undergoing physical therapy at Langone at the moment for shooting pain going down from my sacro illyac joint through the buttock down to my foot, among all the exercises they gave me to do at home, only one provides some relief, which is bending forward in a seated position and touching the ground between my ankles. (the other exercises increase the pain). I'm 70 and have had a very physically active lifestyle until arthritis caught up with me. Loosing mobility is the worst thing that could happen to me, even taking my dog to play ball in the park becomes difficult. I'm at my wits end trying to reach out for any help to make life more bearable, any suggestion?

[@---nj7hl]

I've been taking tumeric and Collagen the powdered kind at night and it's been helping. If you do walk..do it on dirt and not concrete....check your shoes..that are thick and comfortable. Blessings.

[@rightofwomaninindia9382]

Is arthritis a part of bone disease like osteoporosis. I suffer from osteoporosis of the knees. Secondly I m overweight. Pl advise. What exercises should I do daily n what should I delete from my daily diet. Being an Asian i eat rice regularly.

[@roxanneshives3180]

Alyssa where can i find how to join your program

[@arthritisadventure]

Hi! You can join here: keeptheadventurealive.com/start

[@visitingfromsantafe1329]

I tapped on the chair yoga picture, but it didn't do anything. Link?

[@arthritisadventure]

Unfortunately the picture isn’t a link. Here’s the link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inTFe4qqfrmig9U

[@francescalanzi7898]

Scrivi la traduzione istantanea in italiano 😢 perché solo in inglese❓🙄 io devo stare male❓😩

[@MohammadRezaNorouzi-sl4pt]

❤🙏🙏❤

[@francescalanzi7898]

Se nn traduci in italiano , devo andarmene 🥴👋

[@5784Eva]

No exercise is gonna help you until you change your diet ! no sugar , no meat , no bread , mostly fresh juice , vegies and fruit !!

[@thegeraldinekuss]

Juice spikes Insulin & should be eliminated completely unless it's lemonade with Stevia. Bread, Gluten, milk & SUGAR, allindustrialized products increase inflammation. If you can't pronounce the ingredient DON'T EAT IT! Chemicals accumalate in the kidneys & liver.

[@nehasingh8490]

Thank u so much for making me get back my confidence. I am a teacher and OA grade 2 sufferer , I feel hell amount of pain after taking classes and I really feel low thinking I will have to drop my job,but made my day love from India

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome!

[@nehasingh8490]

Thank u so much for making me get back my confidence. I am a teacher and OA grade 2 sufferer , I feel hell amount of pain after taking classes and I really feel low thinking I will have to drop my job,but made my day love from India