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Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
Why exercise is vital
Check with your doctor first
Content
Check with your health care provider first
Tips to protect your joints
Don't overdo
When starting an arthritis exercise program, know what to do and how much to do for best results.
Why exercise is needed
Check with your healthcare professional first
Exercises for arthritis
Range-of-motion exercises
Strengthening exercises
Aerobic exercise
Balance and mindful movement exercise
Other activities
Tips to protect joints
Don't overdo it
Exercise programs for people with arthritis
Check with your doctor first
Content
Check with your health care provider first
Tips to protect your joints
Don't overdo
When starting an arthritis exercise program, know what to do and how much to do for best results.
Why exercise is needed
Check with your healthcare professional first
Exercises for arthritis
Range-of-motion exercises
Strengthening exercises
Aerobic exercise
Balance and mindful movement exercise
Other activities
Tips to protect joints
Don't overdo it
Exercise programs for people with arthritis
Don't overdo it
You might feel some pain and stiffness after exercise if you haven't been active for a while. In general, if pain gets worse or continues after exercise, you might be pushing too hard. Try shorter or less frequent exercise sessions. Talk to your healthcare professional about how to know when pain is a sign of something more serious.
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, ask your healthcare team what to do during flare-ups, when the symptoms get worse. You might work through your joint flares by doing only range-of-motion exercises. Or you might exercise in the water. Even during flares, it's good to keep your body moving.
