When you have arthritis, your joints hurt you wake up, but you force yourself to get out of bed and as you keep on moving, the pain lessens. Is your body trying to tell you something when you feel better after you start to move? Many studies have shown that bed rest worsens the pain of arthritis, and a strength training program can help to control
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Thinking about exercise and arthritis? It is not uncommon for people to show their horror at this thought. For many years it was believed that arthritis and exercise doesn't go hand in hand. However a recent study has revealed that exercise can in fact help people with arthritis. Additionally exercise is becoming a vital tool in managing arthritis. Regular exercise helps in improving the flexibility of
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Maintaining joint mobility, range of motion as well as strength with the help of exercise, is important in arthritis. Exercise has been shown to improve quality of life, and maybe even help in relieving pain/ discomfort. There are no universal exercises for arthritis; basically all types of multi-joint movements/exercises are beneficial. For best results use a fitness professional, maybe a physiotherapist, to jumpstart your
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