Cycling with arthritis of the hip

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gb155

gb155

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toroddf said:
I got arthritis myself in both my legs and has done 800 miles so far this year. So yes, it can be done and I have had no ill effects of it. It is actually far easier to do long bikerides than walk 1-2 miles. The reason is that the body is being supported by the bike instead of the legs.

And yes, bike riding has done me and my health a lot of good. If I had given up bikeriding, my life would had been a lot more painful. So get on a bike and do a lot of bikeriding. It will improve both your health and your life.

Btw as you can see on my picture, I am some stones overweight. 7 stones, to be precise. So I am in the same boat as you, gb155.
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Thanks for sharing but I don't think I can be described as 7stone overwight anymore ;)
 
avsd

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Gaz - given what you have already done with your life cycling with arthritis will be straightforward. I have had hip issues for quite a few years and cycling helps alot. As others have said low gear. The other advice I would give is DON'T FALL OFF but if you do just get back on. Best Wishes :thumbsup:
 
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Seems like I have created confusion here at the same time as I have become confused too. I meant gb155 as I have lost some stones too after taking up serious bikeriding after a slump in 2003-04 where I reached 30 stones. Now, I am down to 20 and have around 7 to go before I reach what NHS has said is my normal weight (I disagree... 5 stones will be enough). Hence my boat remark.
 
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gb155

gb155

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Manchester-Ish
avsd said:
Gaz - given what you have already done with your life cycling with arthritis will be straightforward. I have had hip issues for quite a few years and cycling helps alot. As others have said low gear. The other advice I would give is DON'T FALL OFF but if you do just get back on. Best Wishes :thumbsup:
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Falling off is something I do pretty well lol
 
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gb155 said:
Back on the bike for 3/4days this week and already can feel an improvement on pain
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Don't forget that the brain also produce it's own painkiller during bikeriding which is very effective against arthritis. For me; bikeriding is far better than having a pity-little-me in my bed. And that goes against all our instincts. But that is the solution.
 
fossyant

fossyant

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South Manchester
toroddf said:
Don't forget that the brain also produce it's own painkiller during bikeriding which is very effective against arthritis. For me; bikeriding is far better than having a pity-little-me in my bed. And that goes against all our instincts. But that is the solution.
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This is very true. My shoulder is bad when I relax, but it's fine riding as everything else hurts more.
 
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