Joint Pain

what excercise can I do with osteoarthritis in hips and lower back, also in the neck to tone up?

I have osteoarthritis in both hips, lower back and also have cervical spondolosis. I am on a lot of pain killers and due to see an orthopeadic surgeon for my hips. The pain killers are not taking all the pain away. However, I have alway excercised especially my legs. Now I don't do any and feel uncomfortable with my inner thighs which are not as toned as they used to be. Also I need some for my abdomen.

Public Comments

1. swimming is really good for all muscles, and good with OA as it's non-weightbearing, so won't exacerbate your symptoms.
2. swimming is the best for you with aches and pains.
3. Swimming, but not in a cold pool. You will feel very relaxed after it, and tones your body too.
4. U shud take lessons from the physiotherpist. Eat well but only when hungry and not more than thrice a day. Include plenty of uncooked vegetables and fruits in each meal, preferably 50%. To have more satisfaction out of ur food, Chew each morsel at least 32 times. This will also activate ur body to generate signals of hunger/fullness. Obey these signals. Do not go on fast or starvation diet. Nothing other than water in between. No special diet, call it by any name or program helps as one cannot adopt them on permanent basis. Diet pills are chemicals and per se bad and shud be avoided unless the doc considers it necessary looking at ur condition. Take light exercises and brisk walks for 30 min.regularly preferably on empty stomach and twice a day. Do not overdo. U will achieve what u have not even dreamt and that too in a reasonable time and hassle free. Be patient and not in a hurry. U cannot choose spots for reduction. This schedule can be adopted on permanent basis to lead a healthy life and maintain weight.