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As a 75 yo, I have had lots of arthritis, especially in the neck. I have been using your lower back therapy advice. Living on a limited budget, these videos are very helpful. Thank you.
@@HT-Physio Kinda weird some channel once successful often charge a monthly membership. So very grateful you do not! You are a true healer Will. Thanking you from the bottom of my heart.
Greetings from the USA where health care really -----. My conversation with the orthopedic Dr. was, surgery being my only option for bone on bone osteoarthritis. Mind you there is a physical therapy practice adjoining his office. Nope in his own words “ I’d hate for you to spend money on a this condition”. Will, thank you so much for giving us hope and giving us control that we do have options. Love your channel. I bought 2 of the new version of your book. One for my family and one to donate to my public library. I am 74 yrs old STRONG!!!!! Bless your good heart! ♥
I feel so sorry for US citizens in not having universal health care. I lived in the UK until moving to be near my son and family in Spain. I have watched in horror as UK Tory governments from the money grubbing Thatcher onward have sought to undermine our ex wonderful health service bybstarving it of funding, cutting it in real terms until it is barely functioning so they can sell it off to a favourite US insurance co. The right wing Andalucian junta iz trying the same here in Spain where the health system is still functioning but in danger.
I tried the knee exercises after having had a sudden and rapid degeneration. It worked like a charm. Firstly the was a terrible sensation and sound like a salt grinder and the most appalling pain but I persisted and eventually dislodged whatever was gumming up the works. At the moment I can walk with almost no pain although it is very tender and a bit wonky. There is a generational history of knee deformity and arthritis in the family. Keep the faith. 💪
Don’t forget diet. Arthritis is inflammation. I am feeling much less pain since i cut out sugar and stopped eating (snacking) at night. Lost 22 pounds so far. Can move so much more freely. Finally found a doctor who lowered the boom on me instead of just hinting. Was on my way to diabetes and fatty liver disease.
I agree. My doctor put me on an elimination diet. I discovered that eating any tomato product inflames my joints so much that it’s difficult to move the next day. Changing what I eat, along with regular exercise has been extremely beneficial to keeping me pain-free and active at 67.
Will, I did a comment sometime back about my arthritis and how your book and videos helped my knee arthritis one having a new knee, since that comment I visited your practice once and gained more insight to where and how I should concentrate my exercises, unfortunately I have moved from your area and now live a few hundred miles away, but I am still more than happy to say my continued efforts with your help I can now easily play and walk my golf course 3 times a week with very little pain or discomfort, I am 78 years old and quite frankly was on the point of giving up golf the pain was just to much even using a buggy. So to all your followers it takes time, patience and yes sometimes hard work , but for me you deserve a medal helping us oldies basically get a second chance!,
Hi there - thank you so much for your wonderful comment, I am thrilled to hear how well you've been getting on. I'm sorry that you moved so far away and were not able to stay with the practice for longer, but I'm so grateful to still be able to reach people all over the world through my channel! Your testimony really speaks to the power of consistent efforts and patience, as the results are truly worth it. I'm wishing you all the best and keep up the brilliant work 😄
Many of us boomers carried guitars like kids carry cell phones. However, we are now often limited in terms of carpal tunnel like symptoms or tendonitis which we never heard about when we started. So I am on the palm, wrists and hands team as well. Thx for caring.
I've been hearing "motion is the lotion" for arthritis, but your explanation of how it stimulates chondroblast "building" activity while slowing chondroclast "carrier" activity, thereby lessening cartilage loss, makes me willing to exercise through some soreness. Also, your exercise examples are easily understood and appropriate for many ages and abilities. Thanks.
Hi there - I'm so pleased you found my video to be informative and that it provided some motivation to keep exercising. I hope the exercises in my video prove beneficial for you ☺
My darling, you didn't mention diet. I completely eliminated the pain in my joints by eating a non-inflamatory diet of largely meats and eggs. After nearly two years of eating this way, I've not only lost weight, I can snap my fingers once again and hold things between my thumb & fingers without discomfort. Diet is CRUCIAL! Eliminate grains, sugars & seed oils, and you too can be pain free! I'm 77, and arthritis runs in my family.
@@Macgee826 As a You Tuber, it would be irresponsible of this man to give advice out of his realm of expertise. He'd get hammered for it. Plenty of dietitians out there with the advice you're looking for.
@clivejames5058 my family has a history of diabetes,advice they got from a dietician is shocking .id do your own research and stop listening to mainstream advice.
Surprised no mention of inflammatory foods in one's diet. This is a major factor in both RA and OA. Eliminating inflammatory foods can reduce (or eliminate) pain in a short period of time. Totally agree with keeping nutrients flowing through the joint through ROM and strengthening muscles around the joint, especially the glutes. Weak glutes affect not only the hip, but the knee and spine as well.
Every millisecond of this video is full of fabulous information. I use a stationary bike in the gym twice a week to augmebt my aerobic fitness. If a can't get to the gym for a few weeks, my knee arthritis becomes more painful. In fact my solution for my painful knees is, as the video says increase my knee strengthening activities. I'm a ballroom dancer who teaches. Real dancing uses lots of muscles, leg, glutes, abdominal, and the more I dance, the less pain I have. The explanations here about arthritis are like gold dust-invaluable. Can i just ask about the word ' cartilage. I'm assuming you mean the joint lining, and not the meniscus.( which many people call cartilage) Please keep producing these videos. I share them with all my friends .
Will, you are a gem. I have arthritis in my right shoulder. I have been working out at the Y for a year and a half, stretching and putting resistance on the muscles around the shoulder. This has helped tremendously. It has not eliminated the arthritis, but it has decreased the discomfort to a large degree. I live in the US, but if I ever get to England, I would definitely book a session with you.
Well done for putting in the hard work, I'm so pleased to hear you've been reaping the rewards. It's a shame I can't see everyone in person, but I'm so grateful to have my channel to be able to reach people so far away!
This message is so helpful. I know so many older people who just quit being active and eventually they are in so much pain they just sit around. I have knee arthritis and severe scoliosis and DDD in my spine, but I don’t have tons of pain and can still hike, garden, take care of my grandchildren without tons of pain. I exercise a lot and do a 30 minute routine before even getting out of bed!
@@HT-Physio Thanks! Have you ever touched on scoliosis? Mine was not very serious when discovered so I didn’t have surgery. Now over the years it has gotten much worse, but has been stable for quite a few years. I do have osteopenia and try to do what I can to keep it from getting worse. My spine doctor and I are trying to avoid me having to have spine surgery because it would be a big surgery with lots of rehab time.
I was unaware of my scoliosis until this year (age 76) when the pain hit! It has affected my ability to walk and I look like Quasimodo (the Hunchback of Notre Dame). I recently spent several weeks with a reputable physical therapy group here in Baltimore and they released me, saying I had improved as far as I can and to continue to do the exercises at home. BUT they also told me to expect it to worsen along with this debilitating pain. I have been told to take ibuprofen (8 mg) three times a day to lessen the inflammation.
Thanks Will for another brilliant video. Very good advice. I have just had my results from x-ray. There has been no change, since my last one in 2021. I have arthritis in both knees. I exercise everyday. My Dr told me I have kept it at bay, because of the exercise. I do pilates, yoga, and strength training. I certainly do not want a knee replacement. I wouldn't be able to do anything if I did.
Active early 60s here. Arthritis in various joints, worst in the hands. Naturopath recommended 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil each morning. After a few weeks, much of the pain disappeared.
I have experienced what I was told was arthritis in my knees, and a couple of occasions I found it very uncomfortable to walk or run. This join isn't stiff now, but I happened to share about the knee with members of a group I was with and one of them turned out to be a doctor. He gave me a suggestion, which for better or worse I'll share. He said that inflammation was enhanced by our consumption of non traditional, high yield varieties of milk or wheat. I cannot judge the reliability of what my friend said,, but I followed his suggestion of avoiding those things, tried rye bread and goat milk instead and did in fact see improvement over a few weeks.
@grahamfisher307 hi Graham. Goats milk is a good idea. The fat is much more easily digested. Or you could try skimmed milk. As for the high yield wheat thing. I'd look for real evidence. Maybe you have a slight wheat intolerance. If the rye helped, then don't forget pasta. That's made with durum wheat. But exercise is the 'magic' solution. Careful, starting gently, exercise. I've had arthritis for20 years or so in my knee. But I've always kept fit and active, and it doesn't inhibit me. I use a stationary bike and I dance and i teach dancing. My knee hurts a bit as I write this, and in giving a dance class tomorrow night. But I've looked after my knee and I trust it- it will be fine. I warm up carefully of course. I'm 80, vegetarian for 40 years, eat wheat ( and rye bread) and take milk and other dairy for protein. I do use anti-inflammatory gels, which help and give me extra confidence. Some people mock medication, but they help Me stay active, which is very important. stay positive, don't over-rest an arthritic joint. My experience is that this can make things worse, keep your muscles strong. And I wish you the very best for the future
Sharing this immediately. My doctor told me Nothing could be done to improve my lower back arthritis. This gives me so much hope, thank you! (I already have some evidence that what you say is true because my back does feel better when I regularly stretch my back.)
Excellent video Will! I have had traumatic arthritis for 50 years. I was a passenger on a motorcycle when we were broad sided by a car. The impact site was my left leg. I lost 2 inches of bone and they told me by the time I was 30 I would be in a wheelchair. I did have times when I was on crutches. But I was pretty active… I worked out at a gym, I hiked, water skied, snow skied, cycled. When I would have pain, I go to an orthopedist. They all, I went to several, did not understand how I could walk number one. Number two, they did not understand how I could walk without pain most of the time. My ankle femur and Fibia were very damaged. I have bone bone in my ankle. When I cut out all dairy (I had been vegetarian for 30 years), I stopped having ankle pain altogether. At 68 I was diagnosed with two burst Bakers cyst, meniscus, tears, and stage four osteoarthritis. With physical therapy and following your advice, my left knee is pain-free! Although my right knee is better it tends to feel like it’s “popping out“. The sports orthopedist and sports PT didn’t really understand why that was happening although the bone is worn more on the outside of the knee. I do notice when I cross my right ankle over my left knee in a 90° angle I feel tightness in my right leg, my leg cannot relax. It feels as if to me that the Iliotibial band is sliding back-and-forth, causing the feeling of the knee “popping” in and out. Do you have any videos you can direct me to that will help me with relieving the tension of the Iliotibial band? In conjunction with resistance and weights, I use an infrared/red light therapy band. which has been miraculous in easing stiffness and inflammation. Thank you again Will, for your cutting edge information and teaching people that arthritis doesn’t have to be the end of life as you know it!💪🏻👏🏻
Thank you Will. Yet another brilliant explanation of arthritis and a great set of exercises to strengthen muscles and show improvement for conditions. I love the chair rise such a simple movement but as you say pretty critical to everyday comfort! 👍👨🦯👩🦯🤸♀️🤸🤸♂️😊
Will, I love your passion. It’s there in your voice and in your body language. You’re helping so many people including me. Makes me realise that age really is just a number. Thank you for everything you are doing. 👏👏👏❤️
Very informative video. When you talked about arthritis running in families it made me think, my mother and grandmother both had arthritis. When I saw my doctor about my arthritis, she gave me the best advice - see a physio!
This video is spot on! Sixteen years ago I saw an orthopedist for horrific knee pain. He told me the trick was to strengthen the muscles around the knee and avoid weight gain. At the time he thought I would need surgery eventually, he was trying to help me postpone it. Now, at 66 years old, I have no pain!!
Will, besides giving clear/concise information, you alwaysgive me hope. As someone who's suffered arthritis pain for many years - your advice has been very helpful. Thank you so much.
Thank you for some great tips! I have embraced a much healthier lifestyle since retiring, I power walk 4-6 miles a day, consume lots of vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds and lay off processed food and sugar etc. When I was working and sitting for hours at a time, my hip joints would start to ache. I found that when I lost excess weight, the load on my hips was reduced and with the physical activity, the pain is completely gone. I'm a design engineer and figure I reduced the load per unit area on my hips by probably 30%. I have to get up and get moving, I appreciate your channel! Kind regards
I have had arthritis for years and found that staying active is the key. I love your videos. They are filled with a lot of practical advice. I just bought your new book! Thanks for all the videos, exercises, and tips.
I'm so pleased to hear you've found my videos helpful. Thank you so much for ordering my book, I hope you find it packed with lots of valuable information!
I also have hands trouble. I read Patrick Holford (think that's right) who suggested trying to avoid solanine. Within a couple of weeks, the pain was gone. And stayed gone for the last 20 odd years. If I do get pain now, I can usually identify something I've eaten which contained solanine. He reckons maybe 10% of people with arthritis pain can be helped by this - I'm definitely one of them! It's difficult, but eliminating foods containing it can be done. Knock out potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, aubergines & goji berries. Watch out for tomato puree and potato starch being added to dishes (including candies/sweets). Find something to substitute. Good luck.
This was very positive, so thank you. Re. the arthritis in my mid-foot, a G.P. once told me he could refer me to a private specialist: otherwise, to 'just keep hopping'! A senior podiatrist at the local hospital told me, when aged 65, 'You' ll always have pain when you walk. Basically, you're wearing out.' Thanks, NHS! So any advice re. this condition would be much appreciated, and especially how to increase range of motion. So many joints in the foot! (I'm happy to say that, despite the pessimistic outlook of the podiatrist, I am managing to walk around 3 miles a day on average, so over 1000 miles per year. And it's not always particularly painful.)
We have genetic arthritis running in the family. But the older generations were more active in daily life and started to have more pain when they were older than the younger generations. I’m 56 and I make sure to strengthen my muscles and move my body daily.
Brilliant!! I've avoided knee replacement by faithless practicing these lower body exercises nearly daily for years & shoulder exercises as well. I've followed my PT's recommendations for years. I also teach & practice Pilates & have been doing so for nearly 18 yrs. I'm 76. Thank you Will for your excellent presentations & attention to detail.
Thanks, Will! I've raved about your info to my doctor, have turned on my brother and sister-in-law to this TH-cam channel and other info. The other day I bent the ear of my near by neighbor about by adherence to your exercises, videos, book. I talked so long, but they did show an interest. Because I'm eagerly awaiting delivery on the 2024 edition, I gave them my 2020 copy the next day. Incidentally, I live in an over 55 cluster of small houses! ❤
Thank you so much for sharing my work with others, I definitely appreciate all your support (I always appreciate seeing your comments)! What a brilliant idea to pass on the previous copy, I hope they enjoy it. Thank you for ordering my new book, I hope you find it packed with even more interesting and beneficial content which you can hopefully share with those living around you!
Thank you for the information! It was very informative and will give me a start on helping my knee issues and arthritis. Your page has been a big help for me and for trying to help my mom with her mobility.
So pleased to hear you found my video informative, I hope it proves beneficial for your knees. It's great to hear my channel has been helpful for your mum, thank you for sharing my work with her! Wishing you both all the best :)
My doctor is a joke anyway told me as a disabled person I'd never stand ever again I am in a wheelchair but I'm stand yet more great advice will thank you
Really useful video, thank you. I'm 71, If you saw me walking you would think I was really fit. I was diagnosed with arthritis in my forties. Walking down steps, getting in and out of cars, trying to get down to the ground, is a different thing altogether. When the pressure is on the knee joints, I'm aware of their weakness, and it can be very painful. I don't look at all fit doing that!
There’s also hormones. For me, nearing menopause, frozen shoulders and stiff fingers just come overnight despite regular strength and mobility exercises. That said, regaining ROM with little bit but often every day is indeed the way to go.
Yes I believe that hormones play a role as well regarding the symptoms, especially testosterone which keeps the muscles strong. It should all work together.
Absolute nightmare we were not told about. We were told periods ended and we are free! NOT! This body is as if it belongs to someone else and doesn't look, feel ot behave as it used to. Stiffness and joints, 2 frozen shoulders, one half unfrozen with spur plus insomnia and ibs and you name it - you are not alone.
Beware rounded shoulders are side-effect of too much TV sitting having them curl inward, hubby over did raking here in Québec, he did have saline injection which helped, only did one side too, good luck, he's off for trigger finger fixing soon too, 2 of them, sleeps with finger brace he made himself, better than store bought he says, it's genetic passed down from Viking days when they fought everything which moved!😊
I take holistic meds for menopause which has lasted as long as I've been alive! I won't touch hormones, my daughter has endometriosis and docs here only throw hormones at you, mom and aunt had hysterectomies, mom was over dosed as she had a thyroid condition and one cancels out the other, she was always revved up, auntie said trying to kick the habit left her feeling dried-up but she was also a smoker, Ted talk doc said not going through natural menopause leads to dementia, tough it out or you'll have a brat like me calling shots on your care! Kidding, mom's 86 in a very good private nursing home in Nova Scotia!😊
Oh you've just explained how some people do not get symptoms but still may have arthritis. That's me! I had just one flare up while opening a bottle and then was sent for a blood test that revealed I had RA.
Not arguing with that but just wanted to say that RA is a totally different thing to OA. I wish RA was named differently because it causes a lot of confusion. I do have RA myself. Osteo as well.
Dr. Harlow, I am happy to have found your channel, as I am quite a bit over 50 and can benefit from your good advice! I recently bought your new book.😊. I have knee arthritis and before finding your channel I discovered a Dr. David Middaugh who is with the El Paso physical therapy group and is a specialist in knee arthritis. He is dedicated to helping people get better so that they don’t have to rely on pain medication‘s and injections and especially knee replacement surgery. Here’s my dilemma: I respect both of you very much, but I am confused by some possibly conflicting advice. Dr. David firmly believes that the most important thing is to build stronger glute muscles because they are usually not as strong as the quads and there is a muscle imbalance which causes the bones in your knee to be misaligned and therefore rub together, causing worse arthritis pain. If that is the case, doing quad exercises could be harmful rather than helpful until one first strengthens the glutes. I would feel so happy and relieved if the two of you could communicate with each other ( I can tell that you are both genuinely good people and I think you would enjoy meeting), and discuss the quad/glute issue. Please pardon me for being too presumptuous, but I really care about getting better, and I really like both of you doctors so much. Thank you and best wishes!❤Martha
I'm in my mid-seventies and have "advanced arthritis" (the surgeon's words) in both knees. I was, and still am, very active. My father developed knee arthritis at the age of 65, the same as I. I'm a regular viewer of your videos - and better still, practice many of those movements regularly. I can certify that they are very beneficial. I had bowel cancer 15 years ago and had extensive chemotherapy in addition to major surgery and radiation. Does chemo worsen arthritis?
As an active 78 year old, I have some knobby knuckles in both hands which occasionally flare up and cause pain and stiffness. Do you have information on taming this down? As a new subscriber I am learning a lot from you. Thank you so much.
I listened like I was studying and have so much more insight, your clarity is next level and helpful to the point that I feel confident implementing an effective routine. Knowledge is everything. I’m going to gift your first book as it’s less than 6 months old and buy the second edition.
I'm so pleased to hear you found my video to be informative. Thank you so much for ordering my new book, I hope you find it packed with a lot more useful and interesting information. Lovely idea to gift the previous copy, I hope the recipient enjoys it!
I wish I had discovered you before having bilateral total knee replacements aged 50!!. They work brilliantly and I am happy with them but I probably could have saved 12 years of excruciating pain before the operations
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I do 5 day a week exercises and also walk at least 55 minuets a day. My job can keep me very active at times but very sedentary as well. My work associates enjoy being sedentary and encourage me to be the same way...this has become a problem in the last couple year due to what I view as age discrimination, old people shouldn't be active in their view and I've been assigned fewer active tasks in general. Your videos are encouraging!!! By the way, I'm 62, I have knee arthritis, I've been getting PRP injections every 2 years the last 4 years and changed my lifestyle (more active, targeted exercise, went to PT, visited a number of MDs), I started during my COVID time off.
Will, I'm 68 and have always been in good shape. However, I now have lower back issues (very slight slip L5/S1 per MRI). What exercises are safe at my age, for keeping my tummy tight - without hurting my lower back?? Thank you so much for your helpful videos~ Beth, USA
Thanks for the information, since turning 60 i find that I get symptoms of all sorts of things. I appreciate your tips. I have arthritis in my lower spine and kissing spine syndrome and each day is different. I try and work on my hips knees and back most days. I also like variety so again thank you
Another excellent and encouraging video, and yes, I ordered your book to learn more about the various exercises I can do to help the areas I have the most problems with. Thank you!
Thanks Will I find all your videos really helpful especially the 3-Tip Friday. I've incorporated some of your exercises into my daily routine. I am 72.
I have hip arthritis, bone spurs in my back and also just started getting it in my hands and fingers. I started taking boron 3x a day 3 mg and can’t believe the improvement. Was going to get a replacement scheduled but not now.
Thank you Will you’ve been very very helpful. I love the explanations. It helps me focus so that I know there’s a reason for doing each particular exercise. I bought your book.
Two GPs and 2 Physiotherapists at my local surgery ALL told me my hip pain was due to a torn cartilage. X-rays showed only mild Arthritis, and yet the pain I had was unbearable, I found it hard to even walk from room to room at home. I'm 65
Thank you Will for this information. My friends & I appreciate your detailed explanations and thoughtful advice. I've ordered your book from a local bookstore, and suggested they do a window display of Thriving Beyond Fifty. You deserve a Gong.
Very happy to share! I'm so pleased to hear that you and your friends have found value in my channel. Thank you so much for ordering my book and for asking that it be promoted at your local bookstore, I hope you (and others) find it packed full of useful information!
This video is amazing! Thank you. Finally not all negative and great explanations. I have OA in my big toes. Is running bad for it? Exercises for toes would be much appreciated too.
Any exercises for the hands? I am getting arthritis in both my hands. My fingers on my right hand won't bend down to make a fist. It's painful when I try to bend them or accidentally hit them. I just turned 50 in Feb and I think I'm too young to have arthritis. Thanks for some advice
Fantastic video; thanks for explaining so much that I never knew. Will definitely buy your book and do many of the exercises to cope with arthritis (mine is now bad enough to hurt)
Very happy to help! I'm sorry to hear about your painful arthritis, I hope my book is able to offer a lot of valuable information to help, if you do decide to pick up a copy ☺
And once again, we have more fuel for the "keep up the exercise" argument. Looks like heredity might be on my side, but also lifestyle. Most of my jobs have kept me fairly active. Now that I am 'almost' retired, I still keep up as I have to walk to get my shopping done. I also purchased a treadmill last winter. No aches and pains, but I do know some that are close to my age (69) who are much worse off.
Thanks for posting your video. I've got thick joints on my fingers, I lost function in those joints. A strong grip is impossible. And the joints hurt. Hoping to see your video on fingers, hands and pulse. I ordered your book in my local bookshop here in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Looking forward to pick it up in a couple of days.
Very happy to help. I'm sorry to hear about your painful joints. Thank you for ordering my book, I hope you find it packed full of lots of valuable information! I'm sending best wishes to you in The Netherlands ☺
Will, you didn't mention arthritis in the hands and fingers! I am 80 and this is the only pain I have. Sometimes the pain wakes me up at night. It also affects the strength of my grip and my ability to throw a discus. Could you please do a segment on this?
I don't know, Will. I have been an avid long-distance walker--emphasis on brisk since I was 23yo & at 67 told I have hip arthritis, now. So where does that fit in your theory?? What I know is that my mom's side of the family has clicking hips. No pain, but abnormal sound from just getting up from a seated position means congenital malformation in the hip. I was bound to get it no matter how fit I was. And I have pretty much always been fit. You are right--Doctors and their assistants are unhelpful and here in US, push cortisone shots religiously. It's bizarre. I researched myself & bought a infrared light therapy pad. Used that regularly for 2 months & started to see real pain relief. I use it routinely everyday for maintenance. You know how you found success with any therapy? When you get up in the middle of the night, straight out of sleep to go to the bathroom and you have NO PAIN. I am back to walking 4.4miles BRISKLY with virtually no pain atleast 3 times a week & walk on a treadmill 30 minutes, uphill at about 12'-15' to build up my glutes--which I hear is good for hip arthritis. I have pretty good flexibility, too. Never was a problem until painful hip arthritis struck. The doctors NEVER INFORMED ME of the wonderous RLT and what it can do for the human body. They seem to only care about $$$$.
I have Arthritis and My Father has Ulcerative Colitis, both are Auto Immune issues. When I was Diagnosed with Arthritis they also said that I had a certain Gene and that was the cause of me developing Arthritis in old injury sights. I am largely pain free these days. At my worst I couldn't open a packet of Crisps, and I even lost my mobility for about 18 months. I still have some issues. like not getting all the dexterity back in my hands, and my knees and back do lock up if I am in a position working away. I was never told to exercise or given anything to do exercise wise by Physio that work alongside Rheumatology. I had my movement logged each year til lockdown. Not seen anyone from Physio since. My mobility has improved with Kayaking and running Couch to 5 K till I injured my Knee.
Hey Will. Well done and congratulations on getting your book update done. I imagine it's required lots of effort.. to our benefit. 😊 is there a lot of newer information in the new one? Like the US study you mentioned?
Thank you so much! Absolutely - my new book is a lot longer (448 pages compared to 330 pages for my previous book) and I have refined a lot of the information in line with my current experience, so there's definitely a lot of new material to benefit from!
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As a 75 yo, I have had lots of arthritis, especially in the neck. I have been using your lower back therapy advice. Living on a limited budget, these videos are very helpful. Thank you.
I'm so pleased to hear you've found my videos helpful, I hope the advice in this video proves just as beneficial! I'm wishing you all the best ☺
Hey Will Harlow - old people are really diggin your videos. thanks for all this GREAT advise!
So pleased to hear it! It's my absolute pleasure to share my work😄
Yes we are diddo….. from America where doctors tell you nothing. Advice doesn’t make money. Cut and slice does……..
You are so greatly appreciated young man.
Thank you so much!
@@HT-Physio Kinda weird some channel once successful often charge a monthly membership. So very grateful you do not! You are a true healer Will. Thanking you from the bottom of my heart.
Greetings from the USA where health care really -----. My conversation with the orthopedic Dr. was, surgery being my only option for bone on bone osteoarthritis. Mind you there is a physical therapy practice adjoining his office. Nope in his own words “ I’d hate for you to spend money on a this condition”. Will, thank you so much for giving us hope and giving us control that we do have options. Love your channel. I bought 2 of the new version of your book. One for my family and one to donate to my public library. I am 74 yrs old STRONG!!!!! Bless your good heart! ♥
Bless you how kind to get one for the library. 😊
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I feel so sorry for US citizens in not having universal health care. I lived in the UK until moving to be near my son and family in Spain. I have watched in horror as UK Tory governments from the money grubbing Thatcher onward have sought to undermine our ex wonderful health service bybstarving it of funding, cutting it in real terms until it is barely functioning so they can sell it off to a favourite US insurance co.
The right wing Andalucian junta iz trying the same here in Spain where the health system is still functioning but in danger.
I tried the knee exercises after having had a sudden and rapid degeneration. It worked like a charm. Firstly the was a terrible sensation and sound like a salt grinder and the most appalling pain but I persisted and eventually dislodged whatever was gumming up the works. At the moment I can walk with almost no pain although it is very tender and a bit wonky. There is a generational history of knee deformity and arthritis in the family. Keep the faith. 💪
Don’t forget diet. Arthritis is inflammation. I am feeling much less pain since i cut out sugar and stopped eating (snacking) at night. Lost 22 pounds so far. Can move so much more freely. Finally found a doctor who lowered the boom on me instead of just hinting. Was on my way to diabetes and fatty liver disease.
I agree. My doctor put me on an elimination diet. I discovered that eating any tomato product inflames my joints so much that it’s difficult to move the next day.
Changing what I eat, along with regular exercise has been extremely beneficial to keeping me pain-free and active at 67.
Well done that’s amazing. I’m trying to do the same thing.
Amazing work, I'm so pleased to hear you've found a diet and structure that works for you!
😢😢sugar is the worst culprit 😢😢
I cut out sugar and eat a lot of fruit and veg. It has helped reverse hip arthritis. I no longer have any pain.
Will, I did a comment sometime back about my arthritis and how your book and videos helped my knee arthritis one having a new knee, since that comment I visited your practice once and gained more insight to where and how I should concentrate my exercises, unfortunately I have moved from your area and now live a few hundred miles away, but I am still more than happy to say my continued efforts with your help I can now easily play and walk my golf course 3 times a week with very little pain or discomfort, I am 78 years old and quite frankly was on the point of giving up golf the pain was just to much even using a buggy.
So to all your followers it takes time, patience and yes sometimes hard work , but for me you deserve a medal helping us oldies basically get a second chance!,
Hi there - thank you so much for your wonderful comment, I am thrilled to hear how well you've been getting on. I'm sorry that you moved so far away and were not able to stay with the practice for longer, but I'm so grateful to still be able to reach people all over the world through my channel! Your testimony really speaks to the power of consistent efforts and patience, as the results are truly worth it. I'm wishing you all the best and keep up the brilliant work 😄
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I’m glad to hear that my workouts can help with my arthritis pain!
Yes, please give us exercises for the hands. Palm, fingers and wrists
Yes, that would be very helpful!
Please
That's a 'yes please' from me too, Will.
Thank you for your comment, I have added it to my list of future video suggestions!
Many of us boomers carried guitars like kids carry cell phones. However, we are now often limited in terms of carpal tunnel like symptoms or tendonitis which we never heard about when we started. So I am on the palm, wrists and hands team as well. Thx for caring.
I've been hearing "motion is the lotion" for arthritis, but your explanation of how it stimulates chondroblast "building" activity while slowing chondroclast "carrier" activity, thereby lessening cartilage loss, makes me willing to exercise through some soreness.
Also, your exercise examples are easily understood and appropriate for many ages and abilities. Thanks.
I notice it's young people who say move more! Easy for them, as it once was for us.
Hi there - I'm so pleased you found my video to be informative and that it provided some motivation to keep exercising. I hope the exercises in my video prove beneficial for you ☺
Hi Will. Can you please do a video on hand arthritis. Thanks.
Hi there - thank you for your comment, I have added it to my list of future video recommendations!
Yes please. 74 and just started pain in finger joint. So excited to know I can do something about it.@@HT-Physio
My darling, you didn't mention diet. I completely eliminated the pain in my joints by eating a non-inflamatory diet of largely meats and eggs. After nearly two years of eating this way, I've not only lost weight, I can snap my fingers once again and hold things between my thumb & fingers without discomfort. Diet is CRUCIAL! Eliminate grains, sugars & seed oils, and you too can be pain free! I'm 77, and arthritis runs in my family.
Please advise what meat you are eating! Getting tired of chicken and salmon
Well, he's a physio and not a dietitian.
This commentor is not a physio or a dietician but even she knows diet is everything for inflammation
@@Macgee826 As a You Tuber, it would be irresponsible of this man to give advice out of his realm of expertise. He'd get hammered for it. Plenty of dietitians out there with the advice you're looking for.
@clivejames5058 my family has a history of diabetes,advice they got from a dietician is shocking .id do your own research and stop listening to mainstream advice.
Surprised no mention of inflammatory foods in one's diet. This is a major factor in both RA and OA. Eliminating inflammatory foods can reduce (or eliminate) pain in a short period of time. Totally agree with keeping nutrients flowing through the joint through ROM and strengthening muscles around the joint, especially the glutes. Weak glutes affect not only the hip, but the knee and spine as well.
Every millisecond of this video is full of fabulous information. I use a stationary bike in the gym twice a week to augmebt my aerobic fitness. If a can't get to the gym for a few weeks, my knee arthritis becomes more painful. In fact my solution for my painful knees is, as the video says increase my knee strengthening activities. I'm a ballroom dancer who teaches. Real dancing uses lots of muscles, leg, glutes, abdominal, and the more I dance, the less pain I have.
The explanations here about arthritis are like gold dust-invaluable. Can i just ask about the word ' cartilage. I'm assuming you mean the joint lining, and not the meniscus.( which many people call cartilage)
Please keep producing these videos. I share them with all my friends .
"It can be improved" sounds so sweet.
I hope so!
Will, you are a gem. I have arthritis in my right shoulder. I have been working out at the Y for a year and a half, stretching and putting resistance on the muscles around the shoulder. This has helped tremendously. It has not eliminated the arthritis, but it has decreased the discomfort to a large degree. I live in the US, but if I ever get to England, I would definitely book a session with you.
Well done for putting in the hard work, I'm so pleased to hear you've been reaping the rewards. It's a shame I can't see everyone in person, but I'm so grateful to have my channel to be able to reach people so far away!
This message is so helpful. I know so many older people who just quit being active and eventually they are in so much pain they just sit around. I have knee arthritis and severe scoliosis and DDD in my spine, but I don’t have tons of pain and can still hike, garden, take care of my grandchildren without tons of pain. I exercise a lot and do a 30 minute routine before even getting out of bed!
So pleased to hear you're prioritising activity and that you've established a varied routine to keep things interesting - keep up the great work!
@@HT-Physio Thanks! Have you ever touched on scoliosis? Mine was not very serious when discovered so I didn’t have surgery. Now over the years it has gotten much worse, but has been stable for quite a few years. I do have osteopenia and try to do what I can to keep it from getting worse. My spine doctor and I are trying to avoid me having to have spine surgery because it would be a big surgery with lots of rehab time.
So important ❤👌
Yes, PLEASE, scoliosis treatment advice.
I was unaware of my scoliosis until this year (age 76) when the pain hit! It has affected my ability to walk and I look like Quasimodo (the Hunchback of Notre Dame). I recently spent several weeks with a reputable physical therapy group here in Baltimore and they released me, saying I had improved as far as I can and to continue to do the exercises at home. BUT they also told me to expect it to worsen along with this debilitating pain. I have been told to take ibuprofen (8 mg) three times a day to lessen the inflammation.
Absolutely some help with arthritis in hands, finger joints etc. Please! Love the videos very informative and practical. Thank you Will.
Thanks Will for another brilliant video. Very good advice. I have just had my results from x-ray. There has been no change, since my last one in 2021. I have arthritis in both knees. I exercise everyday. My Dr told me I have kept it at bay, because of the exercise. I do pilates, yoga, and strength training. I certainly do not want a knee replacement. I wouldn't be able to do anything if I did.
Well done for putting in the work to prevent deterioration! Keep it up ☺
Active early 60s here. Arthritis in various joints, worst in the hands. Naturopath recommended 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil each morning. After a few weeks, much of the pain disappeared.
I have experienced what I was told was arthritis in my knees, and a couple of occasions I found it very uncomfortable to walk or run. This join isn't stiff now, but I happened to share about the knee with members of a group I was with and one of them turned out to be a doctor. He gave me a suggestion, which for better or worse I'll share. He said that inflammation was enhanced by our consumption of non traditional, high yield varieties of milk or wheat. I cannot judge the reliability of what my friend said,, but I followed his suggestion of avoiding those things, tried rye bread and goat milk instead and did in fact see improvement over a few weeks.
Thank you. I had Rye bread for years then got lazy but am back on it next week.
@grahamfisher307 hi Graham. Goats milk is a good idea. The fat is much more easily digested. Or you could try skimmed milk. As for the high yield wheat thing. I'd look for real evidence. Maybe you have a slight wheat intolerance. If the rye helped, then don't forget pasta. That's made with durum wheat. But exercise is the 'magic' solution. Careful, starting gently, exercise. I've had arthritis for20 years or so in my knee. But I've always kept fit and active, and it doesn't inhibit me. I use a stationary bike and I dance and i teach dancing. My knee hurts a bit as I write this, and in giving a dance class tomorrow night. But I've looked after my knee and I trust it- it will be fine. I warm up carefully of course. I'm 80, vegetarian for 40 years, eat wheat ( and rye bread) and take milk and other dairy for protein. I do use anti-inflammatory gels, which help and give me extra confidence. Some people mock medication, but they help Me stay active, which is very important. stay positive, don't over-rest an arthritic joint. My experience is that this can make things worse, keep your muscles strong. And I wish you the very best for the future
Good that it worked for you. I drink milk regularly to ward off osteoporosis. Dairy has no affect on me, otherwise.
Thank you Dr this gives me hope. As a very active 54 year old female who deals with arthritis especially in the lower back on a daily basis
I have RA and OA. I know they’re unrelated physiologically but am glad I can do something about the latter. Thank you!
Very happy to help!
Good video..
Please address neuropathy in future studies if possible.
Sharing this immediately. My doctor told me Nothing could be done to improve my lower back arthritis. This gives me so much hope, thank you! (I already have some evidence that what you say is true because my back does feel better when I regularly stretch my back.)
Thank you for sharing my video. I'm so pleased to hear you've been witnessing improvements to your back - keep up the great work!
Excellent video Will! I have had traumatic arthritis for 50 years. I was a passenger on a motorcycle when we were broad sided by a car. The impact site was my left leg. I lost 2 inches of bone and they told me by the time I was 30 I would be in a wheelchair. I did have times when I was on crutches. But I was pretty active… I worked out at a gym, I hiked, water skied, snow skied, cycled. When I would have pain, I go to an orthopedist. They all, I went to several, did not understand how I could walk number one. Number two, they did not understand how I could walk without pain most of the time. My ankle femur and Fibia were very damaged. I have bone bone in my ankle. When I cut out all dairy (I had been vegetarian for 30 years), I stopped having ankle pain altogether. At 68 I was diagnosed with two burst Bakers cyst, meniscus, tears, and stage four osteoarthritis. With physical therapy and following your advice, my left knee is pain-free! Although my right knee is better it tends to feel like it’s “popping out“. The sports orthopedist and sports PT didn’t really understand why that was happening although the bone is worn more on the outside of the knee. I do notice when I cross my right ankle over my left knee in a 90° angle I feel tightness in my right leg, my leg cannot relax. It feels as if to me that the Iliotibial band is sliding back-and-forth, causing the feeling of the knee “popping” in and out. Do you have any videos you can direct me to that will help me with relieving the tension of the Iliotibial band? In conjunction with resistance and weights, I use an infrared/red light therapy band. which has been miraculous in easing stiffness and inflammation. Thank you again Will, for your cutting edge information and teaching people that arthritis doesn’t have to be the end of life as you know it!💪🏻👏🏻
Thank you Will. Yet another brilliant explanation of arthritis and a great set of exercises to strengthen muscles and show improvement for conditions. I love the chair rise such a simple movement but as you say pretty critical to everyday comfort! 👍👨🦯👩🦯🤸♀️🤸🤸♂️😊
I'm so pleased to hear you enjoyed my video, I hope you're able to put the exercises to good use 😄
You're marvelous! Clear, passionale, super professionale - thank you for your dedication to us oldies❤
Thank you so much for your wonderfully kind comment!
Will, I love your passion. It’s there in your voice and in your body language. You’re helping so many people including me. Makes me realise that age really is just a number. Thank you for everything you are doing. 👏👏👏❤️
Thank you so much for your kind comment, I'm so pleased to hear you've found my videos helpful, it truly makes all the hard work worth it!
Very informative video. When you talked about arthritis running in families it made me think, my mother and grandmother both had arthritis.
When I saw my doctor about my arthritis, she gave me the best advice - see a physio!
This video is spot on! Sixteen years ago I saw an orthopedist for horrific knee pain. He told me the trick was to strengthen the muscles around the knee and avoid weight gain. At the time he thought I would need surgery eventually, he was trying to help me postpone it. Now, at 66 years old, I have no pain!!
This is fantastic to hear, I'm so pleased to hear you reaped the rewards of your efforts!
Hello , could you please tell me, what kind of knee exercises did you do ??? Thank you .
Will, besides giving clear/concise information, you alwaysgive me hope. As someone who's suffered arthritis pain for many years - your advice has been very helpful. Thank you so much.
Any suggestions for hand or foot arthritis?
Thank you for some great tips! I have embraced a much healthier lifestyle since retiring, I power walk 4-6 miles a day, consume lots of vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds and lay off processed food and sugar etc. When I was working and sitting for hours at a time, my hip joints would start to ache. I found that when I lost excess weight, the load on my hips was reduced and with the physical activity, the pain is completely gone. I'm a design engineer and figure I reduced the load per unit area on my hips by probably 30%. I have to get up and get moving, I appreciate your channel! Kind regards
I have had arthritis for years and found that staying active is the key. I love your videos. They are filled with a lot of practical advice. I just bought your new book! Thanks for all the videos, exercises, and tips.
I'm so pleased to hear you've found my videos helpful. Thank you so much for ordering my book, I hope you find it packed with lots of valuable information!
Do you have any exercises for arthritis in the hands. I am only 55 and my thumbs and fingers hurt all day.
I also have hands trouble. I read Patrick Holford (think that's right) who suggested trying to avoid solanine. Within a couple of weeks, the pain was gone. And stayed gone for the last 20 odd years. If I do get pain now, I can usually identify something I've eaten which contained solanine. He reckons maybe 10% of people with arthritis pain can be helped by this - I'm definitely one of them! It's difficult, but eliminating foods containing it can be done. Knock out potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, aubergines & goji berries. Watch out for tomato puree and potato starch being added to dishes (including candies/sweets). Find something to substitute. Good luck.
@@craftypam9992i have heard otherwise about tomatoes and berries ,that they are antiinflammatory and very helpful against arthritis!
This was very positive, so thank you. Re. the arthritis in my mid-foot, a G.P. once told me he could refer me to a private specialist: otherwise, to 'just keep hopping'! A senior podiatrist at the local hospital told me, when aged 65, 'You' ll always have pain when you walk. Basically, you're wearing out.' Thanks, NHS!
So any advice re. this condition would be much appreciated, and especially how to increase range of motion. So many joints in the foot! (I'm happy to say that, despite the pessimistic outlook of the podiatrist, I am managing to walk around 3 miles a day on average, so over 1000 miles per year. And it's not always particularly painful.)
We have genetic arthritis running in the family. But the older generations were more active in daily life and started to have more pain when they were older than the younger generations. I’m 56 and I make sure to strengthen my muscles and move my body daily.
Brilliant!! I've avoided knee replacement by faithless practicing these lower body exercises nearly daily for years & shoulder exercises as well. I've followed my PT's recommendations for years. I also teach & practice Pilates & have been doing so for nearly 18 yrs. I'm 76. Thank you Will for your excellent presentations & attention to detail.
Thanks, Will! I've raved about your info to my doctor, have turned on my brother and sister-in-law to this TH-cam channel and other info. The other day I bent the ear of my near by neighbor about by adherence to your exercises, videos, book. I talked so long, but they did show an interest. Because I'm eagerly awaiting delivery on the 2024 edition, I gave them my 2020 copy the next day. Incidentally, I live in an over 55 cluster of small houses! ❤
Thank you so much for sharing my work with others, I definitely appreciate all your support (I always appreciate seeing your comments)! What a brilliant idea to pass on the previous copy, I hope they enjoy it. Thank you for ordering my new book, I hope you find it packed with even more interesting and beneficial content which you can hopefully share with those living around you!
Thank you for the information! It was very informative and will give me a start on helping my knee issues and arthritis. Your page has been a big help for me and for trying to help my mom with her mobility.
So pleased to hear you found my video informative, I hope it proves beneficial for your knees. It's great to hear my channel has been helpful for your mum, thank you for sharing my work with her! Wishing you both all the best :)
My doctor is a joke anyway told me as a disabled person I'd never stand ever again I am in a wheelchair but I'm stand yet more great advice will thank you
Really useful video, thank you.
I'm 71, If you saw me walking you would think I was really fit. I was diagnosed with arthritis in my forties.
Walking down steps, getting in and out of cars, trying to get down to the ground, is a different thing altogether.
When the pressure is on the knee joints, I'm aware of their weakness, and it can be very painful. I don't look at all fit doing that!
There’s also hormones. For me, nearing menopause, frozen shoulders and stiff fingers just come overnight despite regular strength and mobility exercises. That said, regaining ROM with little bit but often every day is indeed the way to go.
I am having similar issues, hormone and for me, my knee is suddenly turning weak. 😢 And have been following Will Harlow to understand more about body.
Yes I believe that hormones play a role as well regarding the symptoms, especially testosterone which keeps the muscles strong. It should all work together.
Absolute nightmare we were not told about. We were told periods ended and we are free! NOT! This body is as if it belongs to someone else and doesn't look, feel ot behave as it used to. Stiffness and joints, 2 frozen shoulders, one half unfrozen with spur plus insomnia and ibs and you name it - you are not alone.
Beware rounded shoulders are side-effect of too much TV sitting having them curl inward, hubby over did raking here in Québec, he did have saline injection which helped, only did one side too, good luck, he's off for trigger finger fixing soon too, 2 of them, sleeps with finger brace he made himself, better than store bought he says, it's genetic passed down from Viking days when they fought everything which moved!😊
I take holistic meds for menopause which has lasted as long as I've been alive! I won't touch hormones, my daughter has endometriosis and docs here only throw hormones at you, mom and aunt had hysterectomies, mom was over dosed as she had a thyroid condition and one cancels out the other, she was always revved up, auntie said trying to kick the habit left her feeling dried-up but she was also a smoker, Ted talk doc said not going through natural menopause leads to dementia, tough it out or you'll have a brat like me calling shots on your care! Kidding, mom's 86 in a very good private nursing home in Nova Scotia!😊
Oh you've just explained how some people do not get symptoms but still may have arthritis. That's me! I had just one flare up while opening a bottle and then was sent for a blood test that revealed I had RA.
Not arguing with that but just wanted to say that RA is a totally different thing to OA. I wish RA was named differently because it causes a lot of confusion. I do have RA myself. Osteo as well.
@@trishhickson1550 I agree.
You are a gifted physiotherapic . Like all you video Will, keep up with your good work❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
this was incredibly informative, Will, thank you so much!
Very happy to share!
Thank❤ you, Will. Im 72 , left handed and wake up each morning with my left hand stiff. Trying to work it often each day. Any exercises I need?
Thanks Will. Really appreciate this one.
Very happy to help!
Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge with encouragement!! I have never been told there is any hope prior to your channel!! Bless
It's my pleasure to be able to share my work, I'm so pleased to be able to spread the message of hope!
Dr. Harlow, I am happy to have found your channel, as I am quite a bit over 50 and can benefit from your good advice! I recently bought your new book.😊. I have knee arthritis and before finding your channel I discovered a Dr. David Middaugh who is with the El Paso physical therapy group and is a specialist in knee arthritis. He is dedicated to helping people get better so that they don’t have to rely on pain medication‘s and injections and especially knee replacement surgery.
Here’s my dilemma: I respect both of you very much, but I am confused by some possibly conflicting advice. Dr. David firmly believes that the most important thing is to build stronger glute muscles because they are usually not as strong as the quads and there is a muscle imbalance which causes the bones in your knee to be misaligned and therefore rub together, causing worse arthritis pain. If that is the case, doing quad exercises could be harmful rather than helpful until one first strengthens the glutes.
I would feel so happy and relieved if the two of you could communicate with each other ( I can tell that you are both genuinely good people and I think you would enjoy meeting), and discuss the quad/glute issue. Please pardon me for being too presumptuous, but I really care about getting better, and I really like both of you doctors so much. Thank you and best wishes!❤Martha
Once more a great video ! ! Thanks so much ! !
You're most welcome!
I'm in my mid-seventies and have "advanced arthritis" (the surgeon's words) in both knees. I was, and still am, very active. My father developed knee arthritis at the age of 65, the same as I. I'm a regular viewer of your videos - and better still, practice many of those movements regularly. I can certify that they are very beneficial. I had bowel cancer 15 years ago and had extensive chemotherapy in addition to major surgery and radiation. Does chemo worsen arthritis?
Hey Dr Will, I am from India, I watch your videos, having knee arthritis myself , I am trying to benefit from your advice. Pl do keep up good work,👍
I hope my video proves helpful for you, sending best wishes to you in India!
As an active 78 year old, I have some knobby knuckles in both hands which occasionally flare up and cause pain and stiffness. Do you have information on taming this down? As a new subscriber I am learning a lot from you. Thank you so much.
I listened like I was studying and have so much more insight, your clarity is next level and helpful to the point that I feel confident implementing an effective routine. Knowledge is everything. I’m going to gift your first book as it’s less than 6 months old and buy the second edition.
I'm so pleased to hear you found my video to be informative. Thank you so much for ordering my new book, I hope you find it packed with a lot more useful and interesting information. Lovely idea to gift the previous copy, I hope the recipient enjoys it!
Hi Will can you do a video on middle back arthritis please, thanks
Great tips. I have arthritis in my lower back that’s really bothering me. Thanks Will 😊
I wish I had discovered you before having bilateral total knee replacements aged 50!!. They work brilliantly and I am happy with them but I probably could have saved 12 years of excruciating pain before the operations
Excellent video, wholeheartedly agree with those points too! Keeping mobile and the right exercises have helped my hips no end.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I do 5 day a week exercises and also walk at least 55 minuets a day. My job can keep me very active at times but very sedentary as well. My work associates enjoy being sedentary and encourage me to be the same way...this has become a problem in the last couple year due to what I view as age discrimination, old people shouldn't be active in their view and I've been assigned fewer active tasks in general. Your videos are encouraging!!! By the way, I'm 62, I have knee arthritis, I've been getting PRP injections every 2 years the last 4 years and changed my lifestyle (more active, targeted exercise, went to PT, visited a number of MDs), I started during my COVID time off.
Will, I'm 68 and have always been in good shape. However, I now have lower back issues (very slight slip L5/S1 per MRI). What exercises are safe at my age, for keeping my tummy tight - without hurting my lower back?? Thank you so much for your helpful videos~ Beth, USA
Thanks for the information, since turning 60 i find that I get symptoms of all sorts of things. I appreciate your tips. I have arthritis in my lower spine and kissing spine syndrome and each day is different. I try and work on my hips knees and back most days. I also like variety so again thank you
I'm pleased my videos have been able to offer some welcome support. Keep up the great work that you're putting in each day!
Another excellent and encouraging video, and yes, I ordered your book to learn more about the various exercises I can do to help the areas I have the most problems with. Thank you!
Awesome explanation.. very well explained.. thank you for the educational and insightful video.. keep helping the world. Thank you very much 🙏
Very happy to help!
Thanks Will I find all your videos really helpful especially the 3-Tip Friday. I've incorporated some of your exercises into my daily routine. I am 72.
Thank you, Will. Could these exercises help someone with rheumatoid arthritis as well? 🤫
I have hip arthritis, bone spurs in my back and also just started getting it in my hands and fingers. I started taking boron 3x a day 3 mg and can’t believe the improvement. Was going to get a replacement scheduled but not now.
Thank you Will you’ve been very very helpful. I love the explanations. It helps me focus so that I know there’s a reason for doing each particular exercise. I bought your book.
This video was very helpful. I have painful big toe joints. It affects my walking. I would like to see a video that would help with that. Thanks.
Me too!
So are we only talking about osteoarthritis here? Thank you for this video. 👍
Two GPs and 2 Physiotherapists at my local surgery ALL told me my hip pain was due to a torn cartilage. X-rays showed only mild Arthritis, and yet the pain I had was unbearable, I found it hard to even walk from room to room at home. I'm 65
KNEES ARTHRITIS JOINT PAIN BACK PAIN 💔🙏🙏🙏🙏🌏❤
Absolutely bang on the money, you must improve joint range of motion and strength to get results
Thank you Will for this information. My friends & I appreciate your detailed explanations and thoughtful advice. I've ordered your book from a local bookstore, and suggested they do a window display of Thriving Beyond Fifty. You deserve a Gong.
Very happy to share! I'm so pleased to hear that you and your friends have found value in my channel. Thank you so much for ordering my book and for asking that it be promoted at your local bookstore, I hope you (and others) find it packed full of useful information!
Very informative video. I came across your videos only a few weeks ago upon being recommended by one of my friends. You are brilliant Will! 😊
Thank you for your comment! I'm very grateful to your friend for sharing my work ☺
Will -- you're such a treasure !!! Thankyou for your awesome videos. Why awesome? Because your methods work !!!! Thank you thank you thank you.
And thank you so much for your awesome comment!
congratz hit 1 million!!! When I start following you, you only have a few thousands sub.
Thank you so much for sticking with me whilst I developed my channel, I really appreciate everyone who supported me in those early days!
@@HT-Physio keep up with good work ;)
This is a really interesting and informative video - thanks for sharing.
Very happy to share!
This video is amazing! Thank you. Finally not all negative and great explanations. I have OA in my big toes. Is running bad for it? Exercises for toes would be much appreciated too.
I will visit my comment after 10 yrs from today and am sure Will's advise will be a life saver. 💪
I sure hope so!
Thank you for your brilliant explanation and advice. Understandable & do-able!
Any exercises for the hands? I am getting arthritis in both my hands. My fingers on my right hand won't bend down to make a fist. It's painful when I try to bend them or accidentally hit them. I just turned 50 in Feb and I think I'm too young to have arthritis.
Thanks for some advice
Considder your eatinghabits try a daily fast for 16 hours avoid sugars gluten and solanine
Really interesting video and great advice and demos ❤
Very happy to share!
You have a great channel. Clear advice and to the point. I really appreciate your work.
Thank you so much for your kind comment!
Fantastic video; thanks for explaining so much that I never knew. Will definitely buy your book and do many of the exercises to cope with arthritis (mine is now bad enough to hurt)
Very happy to help! I'm sorry to hear about your painful arthritis, I hope my book is able to offer a lot of valuable information to help, if you do decide to pick up a copy ☺
And once again, we have more fuel for the "keep up the exercise" argument. Looks like heredity might be on my side, but also lifestyle. Most of my jobs have kept me fairly active. Now that I am 'almost' retired, I still keep up as I have to walk to get my shopping done. I also purchased a treadmill last winter. No aches and pains, but I do know some that are close to my age (69) who are much worse off.
Thanks for posting your video. I've got thick joints on my fingers, I lost function in those joints. A strong grip is impossible. And the joints hurt. Hoping to see your video on fingers, hands and pulse. I ordered your book in my local bookshop here in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Looking forward to pick it up in a couple of days.
Very happy to help. I'm sorry to hear about your painful joints. Thank you for ordering my book, I hope you find it packed full of lots of valuable information! I'm sending best wishes to you in The Netherlands ☺
Thank you very much for sharing. 🙏
Very happy to share!
Will, you didn't mention arthritis in the hands and fingers! I am 80 and this is the only pain I have. Sometimes the pain wakes me up at night. It also affects the strength of my grip and my ability to throw a discus. Could you please do a segment on this?
I don't know, Will. I have been an avid long-distance walker--emphasis on brisk since I was 23yo & at 67 told I have hip arthritis, now. So where does that fit in your theory??
What I know is that my mom's side of the family has clicking hips. No pain, but abnormal sound from just getting up from a seated position means congenital malformation in the hip. I was bound to get it no matter how fit I was. And I have pretty much always been fit.
You are right--Doctors and their assistants are unhelpful and here in US, push cortisone shots religiously. It's bizarre. I researched myself & bought a infrared light therapy pad. Used that regularly for 2 months & started to see real pain relief. I use it routinely everyday for maintenance.
You know how you found success with any therapy? When you get up in the middle of the night, straight out of sleep to go to the bathroom and you have NO PAIN.
I am back to walking 4.4miles BRISKLY with virtually no pain atleast 3 times a week & walk on a treadmill 30 minutes, uphill at about 12'-15' to build up my glutes--which I hear is good for hip arthritis.
I have pretty good flexibility, too. Never was a problem until painful hip arthritis struck.
The doctors NEVER INFORMED ME of the wonderous RLT and what it can do for the human body. They seem to only care about $$$$.
I didn’t see the link provided to that study. Where can I find it? I love your content by the way! This has me encouraged ❤
Hi Will. Great video with lots of relevant info, as usual. Can you please do a video on arthritis at the tail bone. Thank you.
I have Arthritis and My Father has Ulcerative Colitis, both are Auto Immune issues. When I was Diagnosed with Arthritis they also said that I had a certain Gene and that was the cause of me developing Arthritis in old injury sights. I am largely pain free these days. At my worst I couldn't open a packet of Crisps, and I even lost my mobility for about 18 months. I still have some issues. like not getting all the dexterity back in my hands, and my knees and back do lock up if I am in a position working away. I was never told to exercise or given anything to do exercise wise by Physio that work alongside Rheumatology. I had my movement logged each year til lockdown. Not seen anyone from Physio since. My mobility has improved with Kayaking and running Couch to 5 K till I injured my Knee.
Nice video, Will! Great information!
Glad it was helpful!
Love your Three Tip Friday. lots of useful information
So pleased to hear you've enjoyed it!
Hi Will
Do you have any exercises for arthritis in toes and ball of foot? Very much appreciate all your videos, thankyou
Great information, thank you
You're welcome
appreciate that your advice is evidence based
Hey Will. Well done and congratulations on getting your book update done. I imagine it's required lots of effort.. to our benefit. 😊 is there a lot of newer information in the new one? Like the US study you mentioned?
Thank you so much! Absolutely - my new book is a lot longer (448 pages compared to 330 pages for my previous book) and I have refined a lot of the information in line with my current experience, so there's definitely a lot of new material to benefit from!
This is great thank you 🙏🏻
You're most welcome!