| People suffering from arthritis need to deal with | | | | physical strength, enable the arthritis patient to be in a |
| chronic joint pain and loss of mobility as they cope with | | | | better frame of mind to deal with the joint pain, and |
| the disease. These symptoms tend to become worse | | | | eventually improve symptoms of the disease itself. |
| as arthritis progresses, especially if the disease is not | | | | Examples of exercises that arthritis patients can do |
| being treated properly. Medical experts strongly believe | | | | are regular walking or jogging on soft surfaces, |
| that exercise is very important in managing these two | | | | swimming in warm water, doing tai chi or yoga, as well |
| arthritis symptoms by reducing pain and increasing | | | | as stationary biking. |
| mobility. | | | | Exercise should also be done in moderation. A |
| In general, exercise strengthens the muscles around | | | | consistent lifestyle change incorporating exercise into a |
| the joints that gives support and stability. Exercise | | | | daily routine would be ideal. An arthritis patient should |
| eases pain provides warmth to the joints, and provides | | | | learn to listen to their body when doing exercise and |
| better circulation, improving the way nutrients are being | | | | not to push it when it becomes too painful. Too much |
| transferred to the cells of the joints. | | | | exercise can only aggravate the symptoms of arthritis. |
| What kind of exercises can arthritis patients engage in | | | | Exercise offers better mental health to arthritis patients |
| to improve their mobility and lessen joint pain? | | | | by maintaining mobility and managing chronic joint pain. |
| 1. Range of motion exercises. These are a set of | | | | In addition, those with osteoarthritis can benefit taking |
| stretching exercises that help the patient extend his or | | | | nutritional supplements, particularly supplements with |
| her reach. These exercises prevent stiffness and | | | | glucosamine and chondroitin. Recent studies have |
| maintain the arthritis patients mobility. | | | | shown that glucosamine assists in building new |
| 2. Strengthening exercises. Strengthening exercises | | | | cartilage tissue, while chondroitin helps in lubricating the |
| help build muscle and make them stronger. Stronger | | | | joints. The newest formulas on the market have gone |
| muscles are needed to provide ample support to the | | | | liquid and blend several synergistic ingredients together |
| joints. | | | | including the necessary glucosamine/chondroitin used in |
| 3. Endurance exercises. Endurance exercises also build | | | | clinical studies. |