Thursday, November 28, 2013

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Exercise - email from jksw


Learn about the importance of exercise for rheumatoid arthritisArthritis exercises can safely provide pain relief and build muscle strength.
When joints are stiff and painful, exercise might be the last thing on your mind. Yet when you have rheumatoid arthritis, exercising regularly is one of the best things you can do to take care of yourself and your joints. Here is why exercise is so important:
·         People who exercise live longer, with or without rheumatoid arthritis.
·         Regular exercise can actually reduce overall pain from rheumatoid arthritis.
·         Exercise can keep your bones strong. Thinning of the bones can be a problem with rheumatoid arthritis, especially if you need to take steroids. Exercise helps bones keep their strength.
·         Exercise maintains muscle strength.
·         Regular exercise improves functional ability and lets you do more for yourself.
·         People with rheumatoid arthritis who exercise feel better about themselves and are better able to cope.



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