Exercise is important for people with arthritis to manage pain and maintain mobility. While pain and fear of worsening joints can make exercise seem undesirable, muscles and joints deteriorate without use. Exercise does not exacerbate arthritis as long as the proper techniques and appropriate exercises are used under medical guidance. Finding the right time and gradually building up a routine can help exercise become a lifelong habit that supports joint health.
Exercise is important for people with arthritis to manage pain and maintain mobility. While pain and fear of worsening joints can make exercise seem undesirable, muscles and joints deteriorate without use. Exercise does not exacerbate arthritis as long as the proper techniques and appropriate exercises are used under medical guidance. Finding the right time and gradually building up a routine can help exercise become a lifelong habit that supports joint health.
Exercise is important for people with arthritis to manage pain and maintain mobility. While pain and fear of worsening joints can make exercise seem undesirable, muscles and joints deteriorate without use. Exercise does not exacerbate arthritis as long as the proper techniques and appropriate exercises are used under medical guidance. Finding the right time and gradually building up a routine can help exercise become a lifelong habit that supports joint health.
Exercise is important for people with arthritis to manage pain and maintain mobility. While pain and fear of worsening joints can make exercise seem undesirable, muscles and joints deteriorate without use. Exercise does not exacerbate arthritis as long as the proper techniques and appropriate exercises are used under medical guidance. Finding the right time and gradually building up a routine can help exercise become a lifelong habit that supports joint health.
But for people with arthritis, exercise is all- important. It helps limit pain, maintains mobil- ity, boosts energy and keeps muscles strong to support joints. Its easy to find excuses to avoid exercising. Pain, stiffness and fear of harming joints can be high on the list. The reality is that muscles lose strength and joints become painful, stiff and unstable if they are not exercised. Exercise does not make arthritis worse as long as the right technique is used and appropriate exercises are done. Your doctor can help you develop a safe exercise plan. Finding the right time to exercise is impor- tant. Some people find it easier first thing in the morning, while others prefer to spread it throughout the day. Set realistic and short- term goals, and build up your routine gradu- ally so that it becomes a natural part of your lifestyle. Finally, dont stop exercising once improvements begin to show. To maintain the benefits, exercising has to be a life-long commitment. 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