Can I exercise with arthritis?
Yes – Exercise has been proven to help reduce the pain of arthritis and improve function and strengthen the muscles that protect and support the joints.
Exercise does not have to be vigorous to produce benefits. Even gentle stretching can improve balance and help keep the joints moving, and simple walking can dramatically improve fitness and reduce joint pain. Click Here for more information about exercise and arthritis.
Start slowly and build up both the amount and intensity of what you do and don’t worry if it’s sore to begin with – you won’t be damaging your joints.
No one type of exercise is proven to be more effective than others so just pick an exercise you enjoy, that you can afford to maintain in the long-term and that fits in with your daily schedule.
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