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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
When starting an arthritis exercise program, know what to do and how much to do for best results.
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Everyone needs exercise, but it's especially important for people with arthritis. Exercise helps make muscles stronger and makes moving easier. Movement helps keep joints working smoothly. Exercise can lower joint pain and helps people feel less tired.
When joints hurt or feel stiff from arthritis, exercise may sound hard. But it doesn't have to be. There's no need to run a marathon or swim for miles. Consistency in your exercise is more important than intensity. Even moderate exercise can ease pain and help your joints. Exercise also can help you stay at a healthy weight. In short, when arthritis tries to slow you down, exercise can keep you moving.
