Kickas.org Forums Ankylosing Spondylitis General Discussion Helpful Tips Balance board while doing the dishes

Hello all,

I've discovered a really helpful exercise that activates all those non-articulatory joints in the lower back and that is easily incorporated into daily life - washing up the dishes while standing on a balance board. The effort to balance while using hands in a forward position is a workout that I don't realize I'm doing until all the dishes are clean.

I bought a plastic balance board from Amazon for £9 and will invest in a higher-quality wooden balance board when the plastic wears out, as surely it will. It may take some practice but I highly recommend trying it. Standing on a wobble cushion at first may be less difficult but as effective; I actually carry around a wobble cushion in a linen bag so that I can sit more comfortably on chairs when I'm not at home where I use an exercise ball as a seat.

Stay flexible !

My knees have been swollen and causing my legs to atrophy for years, now. The idea of using a balance board hadn't occurred to me until I saw this post, thanks!