Avoid excuses for not exercising

Many arthritis patients will come up with excuses not to exercise, but stretching joints can sometimes be the best thing for the condition, an expert states.

Eve Glicksman, a staff writer for MyOptumHealth.com, says that excercising reduces pain and stiffness, improves independence and helps to prevent further disabilities.

Patients who find they are in too much pain to move or do exercise should massage stiff joints or take a warm shower to relax their joints before beginning.

Ms Glicksman adds that people who find exercise makes the pain worse should try 10 to 15 minutes of slow, simple activity before working out.

Another common complaint from arthritis patients is that they are too tired to work out, but the writer says breaking up daily activity into several short bursts can help.

The benefits of exercise for rheumatoid arthritis patients were recently highlighted by the Arthritis Research Campaign, which said it has a short-term benefit for those with the conditions.

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