Exercising with arthritis: Improve your joint pain and stiffness
"As you consider starting an arthritis exercise program, understand what's within your limits and what level of exercise is likely to give you results.. . "
Another great article from MayoClinic.com and another list of reasons to get out and be active!
". . Exercise can help you improve your health and fitness without hurting your joints. Along with your current treatment program, exercise can:
- Strengthen the muscles around your joints
- Help you maintain bone strength
- Give you more strength and energy to get through the day
- Make it easier to get a good night's sleep
- Help you control your weight
- Make you feel better about yourself and improve your sense of well-being
Though you might think exercise will aggravate your joint pain and stiffness, that's not the case. Lack of exercise actually can make your joints even more painful and stiff. That's because keeping your muscles and surrounding tissue strong is crucial to maintaining support for your bones. Not exercising weakens those supporting muscles, making your bones more prone to breaking.. . . "
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