Bone on bone in both knees & severe in lumbar spine
Hi guys
I just wondered if there was anyone in a similar situation to me that was exercising?
My osteoarthritis is getting progressively worse and some days I can barely move around. I have been told on numerous occasions I’m too young for knee replacement surgery, but after my last set of X-rays in November, the orthopaedic consultant finally conceded and said I’m definitely eligible for the surgery now.
Since I’ve deteriorated, I now have muscle atrophy around my knees/in my quads and was told to go away and work on building up muscle strength because I’d need this for the physio post-surgery.
I was advised to go swimming but had to have a gynae procedure for early stage cancer which meant I couldn’t immerse my nether regions into water until now.
I’ve also gained weight since the decline in my mobility and need to get this off for surgery also.
My local leisure centre had a special offer on for a three month membership and I’ve signed up for this to try and get myself in better shape for surgery. I will start with the swimming and they have aqua aerobics which I will attempt.
I would also like to undertake some resistance training to build up the muscle strength all over my body, but predominantly in my legs. I just wondered had anybody else with bone on bone used the gym for this? Am I being too optimistic bearing in mind I can barely get up and down steps these days due to the incredible pain?
Would be grateful to hear your experiences in terms of resistance training and anything else you found helpful when you’re having to factor in intense pain. Thanks in advance! :)