Thanks for your reply Steven!

I have heard swimming is supposed to be good! Unfortunately, I am at the point where even very little movements are irritating my nerve pain in my hamstring/glute area. I am hoping to work with a neurologist that will be able to guide me in little motions that may not trigger the pain as much!

Steven is right, any contact with the water, and the fact that you're so much lighter in it helps the affected area. Sometimes I just go hang onto the side of the pool and let my feet dangle in front of me for relief. Do a relaxed pedal like I'm on a bike or something. Not too strenuous, but just to move around. The rest of your body needs exercise, remember that even if you can't move your feet and legs.

Hot water, including whirlpools help my legs and feet. I have to watch putting my nerve damaged area in front of the jets, because if you stay in front of them long enough, it will stimulate the nerves and it'll be out of control burning and buzzing. But like I said, the hot water, maybe 10 minutes at a time REALLY HELPS ME.

Brue

Thanks again, Brune and Steven!

I hope to perhaps get into the salt water pool at the pain clinic I will be attending, eventually.

Unfortunately, walking is a major issue for me right now. Getting out of the house, let alone around it, has been non-existent.

I am trying to keep my upper body moving, as you mentioned Brune. I do aerobic arm exercises which I am tolerating ok so far, and some seated core work from time to time.

Thanks again!

I used to love swimming, and was a member of a local health club, but had to give that up as the nerves seemed to be stimulated by the chlorine in the water and it was agony. Sitting in the jacuzzi was torture also. Has anyone else had this experience?