Health Tip: Exercise to Beat Arthritis Pain
ByABC News
November 12, 2008, 2:02 PM
Nov. 13 -- (HealthDay News) -- Arthritis is a rheumatic disease that affects the body's joints and connective tissues. Exercise is a relatively easy way to help control its symptoms.
The University of Virginia Health System lists the benefits of exercise for people with rheumatic disease:
- Keeps joints from feeling and acting stiff.
- Strengthens muscles surrounding the joints.
- Improves joint flexibility and alignment.
- Reduces joint pain and swelling.
- Strengthens bone and cartilage tissue.
- Makes you more physically fit overall.