By corkie on Monday, April 26, 2004 - 06:55 pm:

My six year old is in constant pain. Are there any exercises that help with the pain. Swimming seems to work the best so far.

By Belinda on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 05:35 am:

Hi there!

I have also found swimming to be a great help. I am now 21. I swam a lot throughout high school, but stopped when I started university 3 years ago. I have really felt the difference- my back is so much worse,but stil when I do swim I feel a lot easier.

Apparently Pilates is very good for strengthening the core muscles. I am planning on starting that soon.

Also my physio has given me excersises for specific joints (back, knees, wrists, neck ...). I find they help a lot.

Hope this helps. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for such a young child to not be able to run around and play!

Good luck!

Belinda

By Michelle Castle on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 11:48 pm:

Corkie,
if swimming is working, you might check into hydrotherapy.
Michelle Castle