I believe swimming is good for people with arthritis (though there seems to be saying that people with rheumatoid arthritis should avoid swimming?) . I wonder if it helps prevent it? Are lifelong swimmers less likely to develop arthritis in old age?
Funny how I thought of this question. Yesterday I saw my friend's cat. She used to be a very active cat, but now at 15 she's walking like an old lady and had pains due to arthritis. It was sad to see her in this state knowing what she's like when younger. :( (My question pertains to human beings, though ;))
I have never had a problem swimming in warm or cold water. My regular pool usually runs about 72-75 degrees. I also never had a problem surfing in January either, even though I wore a wetsuit. For some reason, water temps never bothered my RA. I can, however, predict when a storm is coming in as my joints are very sensitive to air pressure changes!!
Oh, and I can sometimes predict earthquakes!!
I have never had a problem swimming in warm or cold water. My regular pool usually runs about 72-75 degrees. I also never had a problem surfing in January either, even though I wore a wetsuit. For some reason, water temps never bothered my RA. I can, however, predict when a storm is coming in as my joints are very sensitive to air pressure changes!!
Oh, and I can sometimes predict earthquakes!!
