Comments on: September Is Canada’s Arthritis Awareness Month http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/09/september-is-canadas-arthritis-awareness-month/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 08:11:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3 By: Helen http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/09/september-is-canadas-arthritis-awareness-month/#comment-1230 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:08:53 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=6397#comment-1230 I feel a significant difference when I haven’t been getting any exercise. Even just some gentle stretching on really bad days can make me feel better, and a walk can do wonders!

]]> By: RA Guy http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/09/september-is-canadas-arthritis-awareness-month/#comment-1229 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:25:48 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=6397#comment-1229 Tell me about it – yesterday I had contractures in my entire back, from my lumbar region up to my shoulders. We weren’t even able to get to any of my joints during my physical therapy session, as it was all dedicated to my back (I’m not complaining, though.)

I have to continue to remind myself about the importance of moving and stretching – even just a little bit – on days when things are rough. I look forward to printing out this booklet. I will definitely take my time to read through it.

The Arthritis Society – I’m glad to see such a great start to Arthritis Awareness Month in Canada!

]]> By: raandme http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/09/september-is-canadas-arthritis-awareness-month/#comment-1224 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:22:13 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=6397#comment-1224 Oh man. Physical therapy is the best thing I’ve done for my arthritis.

Even a little bit of low impact activity goes a long way! And helps prevent contractures. Which, trust me, is very important.

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