Water Exercise, Standing (Aquatic Therapy) - Ask Doctor Jo

[@AskDoctorJo]

Buy a printable worksheet with the Water Exercises in this video here: www.askdoctorjo.com/buy-standing-water-exercises-worksheet Don't forget to hit the 🔴 *SUBSCRIBE* 🔴 button above! *Find all of my videos at **kzbin.info*

[@AskDoctorJo]

Usually with a chronic pain like that the aquatics really do help. You just have to make it a maintenance program and stick with it!! Good luck!!

[@heatherbee274]

Dr. Jo.. I know these videos are 7 years old but they are my absolute favorite!! Thank you for making these!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@tupai62]

@@AskDoctorJo hi, how to do swimming exercise?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Yes! I actually have a whole series of aquatic exercises including in the deep water if you want to check them out. You can go to my website, and click on the aquatic therapy tab. Good luck!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Hey there! Well you can't actually strengthen the meniscus itself. You have to strengthen the muscles around the knee to protect the meniscus. Those muscles would be your hamstrings, quads, calves, IT band, and hip adductors! I have videos for all of those :-) Good luck!

[@AskDoctorJo]

These do! Especially the 4 way hip...it works the lower trunk area as well! I also have some deep water videos that might help too! Good luck!

[@candimoffat1460]

Thank you Jo! I am recovering from a stroke and you were very helpful!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks! Good luck.

[@cecegrandmom]

So grateful to you for your Water exercises. I cannot tell you what it means to me to be able to do no impact workout in the water. I kept hurting myself every time I tried to do regular exercise. I would end up unable to walk. Discouraged. (Old car accident, weight as a result of using a crutch daily.) Now I am doing every day exercises in the pool! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Cheryl Martinez You're welcome! That is great to hear!!

[@mnyakwaka]

Thanx for the videos doctor Jo, im wondering about the weights ...are those special weights for water or may I be able to use what i use in land ....they are also 1.5 kg.

[@AskDoctorJo]

It will!! That should take about 50% of gravity away depending on how tall you are. If you get a chance, check out some of my aquatic walking exercises too. Those are a great way to warm up!! Good luck!!

[@myndgodandpsyche]

Want to get back to playing basketball again but my knees have been kind of hard to deal with I can't shoot a jump shot I've been working with your exercises and I only hope I can get better thanks for your help 🙏

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope it helps.

[@AskDoctorJo]

I have a neck stretching video that might help if you want to check that out. I would stop the weights if you feel like it is irritating your pain. Good luck!

[@sailesteele4372]

Dr Jo, thank you! As someone with grade 1 spondylolisthesis, which of these are not recommended? Would you have a separate video on water exercises for spondy?

[@AskDoctorJo]

An inguinal hernia does form in the pubic area, and it doesn't have to be big. They can start off small and grow if not treated.

[@pennweldon8112]

No tears, they said "The bad news is you have loose joints and the bad news is you have loose joints". They felt surgery would not help in my case, but the fact that my knee went so far of joint without ripping was a good thing, though it means lots of work to get as much range of motion as possible. I will try the pool exercises. Thank you

[@roshanwright3436]

what do I do if knees are bone on bone for exercises and up n down off floor. so glad I found your channel

[@AskDoctorJo]

Aquatic therapy in general is probably the best if you have access to a pool. This might help with getting off the floor: www.askdoctorjo.com/content/getting-floor-correctly Good luck!

[@kalyan5337]

What a great Video, I like it. . Could you Please post a video for Men's Hip and Butt fat reduction exercises in the swimming pool? Thank you!

[@ajitbabu241]

Thank you, Doc ! That was very helpful !! Will try these !

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@AskDoctorJo]

I hope they help!!

[@enrique2914]

Dr. do you recommend this for runner's and jumper's knee?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!!

[@GraceViolet]

Hi Dr. Jo, I just found your videos, they are great! I am an extremely out of shape woman who wants to start getting fit and your videos are just what I was looking for! One question about these water exercises - what is the minimum water depth you recommend? I think our pool is only about 3 feet deep (it's more to swim laps) - will this still work for the exercises?

[@paulmouradian8968]

great job Dr Jo these exercises are very effective

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@jensakra1477]

Thank you so much for another effective and accurate video. Do you have any water practice suggestions for ITBS?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks. I have a whole playlist of aquatic therapy videos that might help. You can find it on my channel: kzbin.info

[@CatOwens]

Excellent video and explanation, thank you. Stoked to get started on these techniques for strength & balance. Blessings for your day :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! You too.

[@evawalle3208]

Dr Jo i have patellar tendinitis for one snd half year and by the time it get worse does these exercises help in my case am 33 years old

[@AskDoctorJo]

If you have access to a pool, these are probably the best for you right now. You will be able to push yourself a little harder without worrying about the impact that might irritate your knee. Did you tear any ligaments when you dislocated your knee?

[@LairdyC]

Do you have these Exercise tips on a PDF so I can laminate and use in the pool. Reason is I have a very bad memory with my condition. If you don't that's fine I will have to make my own. BTW you are awesome. :-)

[@AskDoctorJo]

+LairdyC Thanks! Sorry I don't. Maybe you could take a picture or screenshot of each, and then print that out. Good luck!

[@AskDoctorJo]

+LairdyC I will take a look!

[@SPC1410]

hi doctor jo. thanks for the videos. id just like to ask if this is also applicable for senior aged people like around 70yrs old?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Sean Paul Collins You're welcome! They are! I have patients from 3-93 who do great with aquatic therapy. Good luck!

[@semmirs6920]

Thank you very much. I've got a Perthes (hip problem) and I was looking for these exercises. Thank you ! If you can recommend some other exercises for my hip, I would appreciate it.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. In the water or out of the water?

[@semmirs6920]

AskDoctorJo in the water. thx

[@AskDoctorJo]

I have several aquatic videos, and they should all help with the hip. You can find them here: www.askdoctorjo.com/category/categories/aquatic-therapy Good luck.

[@tonyjusino4433]

Thank you so much your saving me going to PT

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@el-megmohamedmagdy9887]

im not on weight bearing precautions :) ,,,,i think i will take them with me now :) ,,,,thank uuuuu dr jo

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Good luck!

[@ItalianBuju1976]

I was wondering about a proper lunge in the water. Do you have any videos that show that?

[@AskDoctorJo]

I don't right now, but it would be the same for a regular lunge on land. So you would have to be in shallower water or perform them on a step.

[@vipingupta2728]

thanks for excellent video, could you please suggest some back strengthening exercise video in pool.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Most of them are back and core strengthening exercises. These might also help: www.askdoctorjo.com/content/core-exercises-pool-toys

[@jakqatif]

can u make a video for spinal cord injury aquatherapy rehabilitation and exercises ? 🙏

[@AskDoctorJo]

Unfortunately, that would be really difficult to do since every spinal cord injury is very different.

[@kamo7293]

My parents just got a house with a swimming pool, and I've actually been doing these every time I'm there, the ankle weight point would be helpful actually, the leg floats up and it feels weird

[@alaaalkateb9673]

Thanks for the videos doctor My graduation project is about the application of therapeutic exercises in the beach and the sea. I hope that I can get your mail to discuss some things with you. Thank you very much for these useful videos.

[@ohlessthanperfect]

Hi Doctor Jo. Thank you so much for providing these videos. My doctor says aquatherapy should help with fibromyalgia so I'm excited to try these out :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Good luck.

[@janiceharris5475]

Is water therapy good for fibromyalgia also. Have you made a video for this condition.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Yes it is. The exercises in the above video as well all my aquatic videos should help.

[@carollopez3991]

Hi Dr. Jo, is there any way to do weight bearing exercises in the pool? Something good for osteoporosis?

[@AskDoctorJo]

The more shallow the water is, the more weight bearing. So exercising in water that's 3 ft vs 4 or 5 ft is better.

[@leonielapoint1055]

Nice exercises and explaining!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

I am not sure. Have you been to a doctor? Do you have any other symptoms?

[@wildflowerrunner4236]

Are these good for hip tilt issues? I have knee problems and can't do the land hip tilt exercises. Thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Yes, they should help with that too. Good luck.

[@staying_positive4829]

HELLO DR. JO, 🆘. Im suffering w/chronic pain from from head to toe. I need aqua therapy in stand alone tubs. Hard to find facilities that offer in my city. Very limited mobility due to R. A./inflammation. ANY ADVICE, RECOMMENDATIONS, HELPFUL.

[@saidaharle3637]

Do you lock your knee doing flection extension of the hip?

[@mikebankston5403]

Hi Dr Jo! Any tips on therapy for CRPS/ RSD? Thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

Are you working with a PT now? There are many different things that can be done. In the meantime, these might help with desensitizing the area: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJC2lHqrlK6dfZo

[@adityamohan85]

Thank you so much, God bless u

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks. You too.

[@el-megmohamedmagdy9887]

thank u for help ,,,i made an ACL and meniscus surgery ,,about a month ago ,,,,is there is any exercise of these should i avoid ? :) ,,,,thank u :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

Are you on weight bearing precautions? As long as you are exercising in the pool, you should be fine. If you are on a weight bearing precaution, make sure you are at least chest deep in the water when exercising. Good luck!

[@saundrakielborn2201]

Hi Dr. Jo I just had laprascopoc shoulder surgery 3 weeks ago, I have been doing pendulums and lots of walking, just up to the biceps, so you think this is okay? It certainly hurts less, than without gravity, thanks.

[@AskDoctorJo]

As long as you have been cleared by your surgeon to actively move your arm, that should be fine.

[@jeanettedoyle4851]

Hi Dr Jo, could you please include some pool exercises for pre maniscus tear surgury to unblock lymphs/ release excess fluid in lower body and torso, thankyou so much 😊. I eat correctly and woke up with an injury, I was exercising prior my injury, now have put on 2 dress sizes. am reduced to only doing upper body strength training.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Any exercises in a vertical position in the pool should help with that. The hydrostatic pressure of the water will help move the fluid back into your system.

[@sharonstruble3124]

Hi! Would these exercises be good for my Mom (65) who has most of her spine fused with the exception of a small portion on top and bottom. She experiences a lot of pain during the winter due to inactivity and weather and I'm thinking the pool may be a good place to try to get her some exercise. Any other recommendations? Thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

The water would probably be the best place for her. I have several aquatic therapy videos if you want to check the other ones out too.

[@susmitaganguly434]

Will this help me to remove knee pain

[@bentroy6263]

Thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Unfortunately that is a question for a medical doctor. I am a physical therapist, and that sounds like something that needs to be examined by a medical doctor. If you are having pain with it, you should not wait any longer. I think you were getting deleted because of spam. Many comments do unfortunately.

[@tupai62]

Is it arthroscopy meniscus n acl partial tear can do swimming as usual?

[@novagunn6236]

Are these exercises good to do prior to hip replacement surgery to strengthen the muscles.

[@janinebowlin7908]

Yes! I did them for a year trying to “heal” a tear but it progressed to bone on bone. Kept me going until surgery!

[@marthahumphrey3849]

I suffered a Trimalleloar fracture to my left ankle five months ago, resulting in two surgeries, 11 screws and 2 plates. My doctor is a strong supporter of water therapy so for the last two months I was in Aquatic Therapy, which I have now completed. My doctor strongly recommends that I continue walking in water as much as possible on my own. Do you have any special exercises that will aid in my progress of healing? I feel that I need all over core and upper body, plus hip. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Martha Humphrey I do have several more aquatic videos if you want to check them out: www.askdoctorjo.com/category/catagories/aquatic-therapy Good luck!

[@michelledonnanwhodoesntkno5771]

Hi there. What modified moves do you recommend for left knee injury that is worsened by walking or standing too much?

[@sbrown8864]

have access to both a pool and a hot tub. I would like to do some stretching and core strengthening exercises that you do in your video as well as walk against the current in a lazy river and spend some time in the hot tub. I don't know what the best sequence is to do these tasks. Can you please advise me on the proper order? Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

+Scott Brown I would recommend doing the hot tub last only because if you go from hot to cold, your muscles will probably tigthen back up as soon as you hit the cold water. Good luck!

[@kerirenner1971]

Hey Jo, Can these same leg exercises been done in deep water for no/low impact? I have very bad hip arth. and shallow water is OK but still hurts....I need to strengthen muscles in leg and around hip....will I get any benefit to my muscles in deep water?

[@Lubnamelhem]

Hello Dr. Can you do exercise hydrotherapy for injured knees " bad cartilage situation ".

[@AskDoctorJo]

These can help knees.

[@Lubnamelhem]

@@AskDoctorJo thank you I have fat under my skin bc of sitting wheelchair what can I do about it since some exercise hard for me to do like squats

[@AskDoctorJo]

I have several aquatic videos. So if you feel like the hydrotherapy is doable for you, that is probably the best option: kzbin.info/aero/PLPS8D21t0eO-X68fTNKk7UEkegxDqzQ3U

[@djamdjam8241]

Super intéressant merci beaucoup

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@passionatebraziliangirl.4801]

Do you recommend these exercises for people who has knee arthritis please?

[@AskDoctorJo]

+Sambista Nega do Samba Yes, hopefully they will help.

[@adilranderia8185]

hi doctor joe do u have any exercises for patients with osteoporosis.I am a male of 48 years.

[@AskDoctorJo]

I do. www.askdoctorjo.com/osteoporosis-exercises Good luck.

[@donsvlog5235]

New Subscriber here Doc..thats what my Doctor advice me to do but soon 😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks for subscribing.

[@antoniodeyeshua5176]

Hey lovely @AskDoctorJo, How can I strengthen my meniscus?

[@mahendrabhatistudio7359]

How I can get rid from si joints dryfunction botth side

[@janavi5063]

Hi Doc, I have ankle weights I used for my knee replacement therapy. Can this be used in water.

[@AskDoctorJo]

They probably can, but the water might ruin them, so it really depends on if you want to have them long term or not.

[@el-megmohamedmagdy9887]

i have done ACL and meniscus surgery 6 weeks ago ,,,is it ok for me to this with weights ?..and if there any prohibited exercise or additive plz tell me,,,thank u :)))

[@AskDoctorJo]

If you had no complications, you should be good with weights in the pool. Some doctors have specific protocols depending on what kin of surgery they did, so you should really check with your doctor. Good luck!

[@DCRUFFRYDER]

Hello Dr. Jo, I suffered a stroke in 2012 which left me with left side weakness. Then in 2014 I was involved in a car accident, I was struck head on which shattered my tib/fib into 25 pieces just at my right knee. After 3 surgeries I have half of "Home Depot" in my right knee. I suffer from weakness in both legs but primarily pain and stiffness in my rt knee. Can the pool exercises help me at all with range of motion and pain relief? Thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

I definitely think it can help! It is certainly worth a try. Good luck!

[@Skillet1986]

Do you have some water exercises for the "bottom of the trunk" muscles?

[@traceykannegieser325]

Dr. Jo..gearing up for again, another Lateral release and realignment surgery....any suggestions for pool rehab?

[@AskDoctorJo]

These might also help: www.askdoctorjo.com/content/advanced-walking-exercises-pool Good luck with your surgery.

[@bernadettecaberte2591]

Im a polio survivor doc! Can i do the same exercise? Thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

As long as your doctor has cleared you to do stretches and exercises, they should be fine.

[@bernadettecaberte2591]

Thank you doc!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@pennweldon8112]

Hi I dislocated my right knee two years ago wwhere the lower part pulled out to the right as I turned to the left. I did less badly 6 months later. I put on 35 pounds which I am trying to lose. This was in Greece and I was told to not move at all for 40 days. I now cannot bend my knee further than when I am sitting in a chair. They said an operation would not help and that I have loose joints. I was told I need to do patella tracking exercises. I want to ride my bike and bend easier. Thanks

[@xxx79ify]

Would this be helpful for treating osgood schlatters disease?

[@AskDoctorJo]

+xxx79ify Yes, aquatics in general should help. Good luck.

[@100swirl]

Hello Doctor Jo. I was injured in accident 3 months ago resulting in a small acetabular fracture on the front part and spread acetabular marrow oedema. I started doing some aquatic therapy nearly 2 weeks ago, while still on weight bearing precautions (one crutch only), now I am about to end the therapy with the therapist and continue doing it on my own. Do you think these exercises are good for me or is it much? The oedema is partially still there even if it's improving. Thank you very much and keep up with your great work :-)

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome! These should be fine, but I would ask your therapist before just in case. Good luck!

[@100swirl]

Thank you so much for your prompt reply!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@TDUB-1111]

How often should I do aquatic exercises weekly Dr. Jo?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Aquatic exercises can be done 2-3 times a week.

[@TDUB-1111]

AskDoctorJo Thank you...love your videos! Rehabbing my knee👍🏽

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks! Good luck.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Have you even gone to a doctor to get it checked out? I can't diagnose it, so I wouldn't even know where to start. It could be an inguinal hernia, but you need to go to a doctor for that, and if it is, the only way to fix it is surgery.

[@sharonstafford6283]

hi thanks for your reply n the water shoes x (Belfast Ireland)

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck!

[@hardeepsinghkamboj]

HELLO DOCTOR, EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP WITH A BIG UPPER BACK PAIN AND I DO LITTLE EXERCISES TO COME NORMAL....ANY SOLUTION TO REVEAL PERMANENT PAIN.... I BOUGHT NEW MATTRESS (FIRM) BUT STILL NOT WORKS.....THANKS

[@lucys6457]

Hi Dr Jo, i just stumbled upon your videos as i was looking for shin stretches.Quick questions, I'm really out of shape and started walking. I'm looking to start doing some strengthening exercises and was wonder if it would still be beneficial to do this pool routine outside of a pool since i don't have access to one. Thanks! Hope to hear from you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

***** I think it would be fine to do these on land as long as you have something sturdy to hold onto. Did you find the shin stretches? www.askdoctorjo.com/content/shin-splints-stretching Good luck!

[@friedabalavage862]

I am having TKR in a month. I want to strengthen my knees (and everything else) before and after the surgery. I am using your core and upper body exercises too. How often should I do each area of the body? Everything every day, or alternate days and should I have a rest day?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Frieda Balavage Since you only have a month, if you have time, I would try to do them every day to get as strong as you can. I would do just stretching on your rest day to make sure those muscles stay flexible. Good luck with your surgery. It will be tough and painful for several months after, but it will be worth it in the end!

[@friedabalavage862]

Thank you Dr. Jo! I have been following your recommendations and am feeling strong and flexible. I wish I would have found your site sooner, but at least I know the routines for after surgery.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Frieda Balavage I am glad they have helped! Good luck with your recovery!

[@evgheniagehringer7370]

Doc really good! 😊

[@Jasmine-uw1hh]

Is there any exercise for Spinal Stenosis in water therapy ?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Many of the general exercises in the water should help as well as some core exercises. I have a playlist of aquatic therapy videos. You can find them here: kzbin.info/aero/PLPS8D21t0eO-X68fTNKk7UEkegxDqzQ3U

[@oliviasnedeker6672]

Can you make one for runners cuz i run a lot and i dont know exactly what stretches i should do in the water

[@oliviasnedeker6672]

After a run

[@Bapki]

Awesome thanks for the help :)! Is there any arm and hand therapy you can recommend to do as well?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Yes! You can check out my website to find all my videos: www.askdoctorjo.com Good luck!

[@amberhagy8965]

Hi dr. Jo. I had a right hemisphere ischemic stroke a year ago less than 24 hours after that I also had an aneurysm in my cerebellum. I’ve recently completed 2 weeks of inpatient therapy for that. While waiting for my insurance to approve my outpatient therapy I’ve decided to utilize our local pool at the school to continue working on walking. I walk well on land with a hemi walker but my big goal right now is to be able to walk without assistance of any kind. I will definitely be starting with these exercises when I start working in the pool on Monday. In the meantime I’m having a hard time finding videos for exercises I could do by myself for my affected arm. It is paralyzed after my stroke although I do have a tiny bit of movement mostly from the shoulder but my hand still doesn’t do anything. I e also got tendonesis grasp. Any suggestions on where I could find videos for arm exercises?

[@AskDoctorJo]

I think the pool is a great place to work on walking. Hopefully it will help. I don't know of any videos specifically for arm exercises after a stroke. It's kind of hard to do those because everyone has different outcomes after a stroke, so it really needs to be specific to you. I would suggest massaging to the area with your other hand, and trying to move the fingers and wrists with your other hand to stretch everything back out. Hopefully you will be able to get both PT and OT for your best possible recovery.

[@chazzhennessy6442]

hi doctor jo i am an athelet from utah i am a football player. just a question i just recently tore my acl and mcl do to sports, would pool exercises be a good or bad thing for me to do to strengthen my knee? please let me kno thanks:)

[@AskDoctorJo]

Tama 58 Have you already had surgery? If so, when did you have surgery?

[@aditi143a]

hello Dr Jo ..I have a L4/L5 disc bulge causing sciatica in both of my legs...will these exercises help in my case

[@AskDoctorJo]

Hopefully they will. Some deep water traction might help as well: www.askdoctorjo.com/content/deep-water-exercises-pool Good luck.

[@aditi143a]

+AskDoctorJo thank u... :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@origamicrane685]

What shoes are you wearing? ARe they just regular shoes or water shoes?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Water shoes.

[@sandyloh4092]

Hi Dr Jo, I had a PCL reconstruction surgery done 20 weeks ago. I seem to have hit a plateau in my rehab. The swelling would not go down and it would get painful and really stiff by afternoon. I’m thinking of trying hydrotherapy. Do you have something for PCL reconstruction patients? Thank you in advance!

[@AskDoctorJo]

The above should help along with some of the walking exercises. Good luck!

[@sandyloh4092]

Thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@thevintagecatnsw]

Hi Jo, Which ankle weights do you use?

[@AskDoctorJo]

That particular brand is Sprint Aquatics.

[@Random-stuff5]

Would it help for Diabetic patients?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Yes. As long as you don't have any open wounds or ulcers, aquatic therapy would be great. Good luck.

[@sharonmitchel1377]

Are these just regular land based ankle weights. Do they dry out ok?

[@AskDoctorJo]

The ones I am using are specifically for water.

[@sharonmitchel1377]

AskDoctorJo thanks! I’ll look for them!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@mariaguerra4479]

Hi Dr. Jo I have CRPS and I just started my first aqua therapy with my therapist today. I have many other problems such as my back and neck and my neck is narrowing. Fibro, Stage 2 kidney disease and so much more I have been diagnosised with. Spondylosis. CRPS is in both legs and feet with some atrophy starting in my ankles and neck. I have had CRPS for 4 years now and the doctor says there is nothing more they can do for me. I have had injections, RF, steriod shots, Ketamine, and they say they can not put a SCS in becasue of my hypersensitivity even under anisthesia. Therefore they are considering a pain pump and looking for a doctor to do surgery for me on my neck other wise I am going to be paraylzed as the neck narrows more. It is chronic. I have many other diagnosis also. Sometimes I can't even get out of bed becasue of the pain and the numbness and tingling in my hands and wrist. I am better on some days and walk with no problem. We are looking to get a caregiver during the day to help me becasue we never know how bad I am until i wake up. My illness is also very unpertedicatble. I do not have assistance because my family works during the day. I am struggling all the way around. When I entered the pool today it was warm but the dressing room had vents blowing in them and affected my sensitivity. It hurts me sometimes when people walk fast around me and the air hits me. I also had to climb up approx 7 stairs to get to the pool in flip flops. Then use stairs to get into the pool. :( I started to have bone crushing pain when I started to exercise in the pool and burn. Meaning bee stinging. I have a physical exam coming up with them for disability too. For me being in the pool I felt alot of uncomfortable pressure on my lower back and legs and feet. I started to have bone crsing pain too. Is this normal? It did cause some other minor pain. We just did some small movements and I had problems keeping my feet flat and trying to walk on the treadmill. I am at home now and took pain meds. but have deep aching. Especially lower back and legs to toes with burning and deep muscle pain. May I ask what you suggest? I have another appointment on Thursday and I hope I will be able to make it. But I have a feeling I am going to be in bed tomorrow trying to recover. My eyes burn.. But again I am hypersensitive to everything. wind, lights, sound, ect.. In the vedios I am watching the people are moving MUCH faster than I can.. Really need to find somethng that will make it easier for me. I know what works for one will not necessary work for another.Thanks for being here and listening even if you have no suggestions. M

[@AskDoctorJo]

+Maria Guerra So sorry to hear the water didn't give you any relief. It usually makes people feel better even when they are in severe pain. The only thing that I can think of with your back and feet having the uncomfortable pressure is the hydrostatic pressure of the water. The deeper you are (so your lower body is affected more), the more pressure of the water you have, but again, most of the time people like the feeling. I would recommend trying some completely unweighted exercises where you are not touching the ground if you can make it next time. Something more like these: www.askdoctorjo.com/content/deep-water-exercises-pool Not sure how your body will react to it though. Good luck!

[@mariaguerra4479]

TY Doc Jo for your advice and i will see if this works better for me. I see the noodle behiind you and we had it infront of me and it was painful. i think it would be much better behind me. i can't wear weights though because of the original injury in my ankle. has given me something to think about. TY again Maria

[@AskDoctorJo]

+Maria Guerra You're welcome! I hope it helps.

[@azaramigh8601]

Do u have any aquatic exercises for hip OA video ?

[@AskDoctorJo]

The above video should help for that.

[@kathyroach4660]

I have plantar faciitis and my knees have started bothering me. I noticed that you're in the pool with sneakers on. Is that reccomended? If so, what sneakers should I wear? I hate to ruin my new Brooks in the pool.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Pool/water shoes help with traction in the water and help protect your feet from getting rubbed on the bottom of the pool, but are not necessary. Water shoes don't have to be anything fancy. They can range from the slip on sock type ones for ~$10 to ones that actually look like shoes, but have holes in the bottom for the water to drain out, which are more pricey ~$30-50.

[@kathyroach4660]

@@AskDoctorJo thank you so much for the speedy reply! you just got a new suscriber!

[@AskDoctorJo]

@@kathyroach4660 You're welcome, and thanks!

[@giboeyes]

Hi Can you please tell me if I can do a Whole Aqua class exercises with the Ankle Weights on ? I do have a Slip disk L5, but find doing Aqua classes in my health Club is helping me lost weight also toning up my upper body legs. Am wondering how would Ankle weights in Aqua class help me . After seeing you wearing a pair, I have just ordered a pair :) . I do find your videos very helpful . Thank you for sharing :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks. You can. They should help give you some extra resistance and stretch on your back as well. Good luck.

[@giboeyes]

AskDoctorJo Great, thanks for replying

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope they help!

[@andreoliver2581]

I ruptured my patella would this be good for therapy?

[@AskDoctorJo]

+Andre Oliver It would probably be good since it is an unweighted environment. Good luck!

[@gerrygizzygarcia2572]

Can these help with lower back pain or sciatica

[@AskDoctorJo]

Yes.

[@gerrygizzygarcia2572]

AskDoctorJo ok thank u

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck.

[@ShatterTheSilence11]

askdoctorjo it'd make my day if you reply

[@AskDoctorJo]

Do you have a question?

[@ShatterTheSilence11]

AskDoctorJo seeking chiropractic assistance brought me here, but thanks doc.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Physical therapy might help too :-)