Posted on October 4, 2007 in Latest News
Arthritis refers to the condition of severe joint pain. Many patients avoid doing exercise as they think that it might worsen their condition. But, on the contrary it is beneficial to exercise as it improves your fitness.
Why exercise?
- If you are not exercising you are making your muscles which support your joints become weak.
- Exercise improves the flexibility and strengthens the joints
- It helps in the reduction of the joint pain and combat tiredness
- Regular exercise makes your joints to move, hence making the joint muscles stronger
- It also makes the tendons more supple and flexible. As a result the stiffness and pain gradually fades out
- It also helps in the proper blood circulation of the cartilage which acts as cushion in the joints. Hence it gets proper oxygenation and other essential substance
- Regular exercise stimulates the body to manufacture additional synovial fluid
- Regular exercise helps you maintain your body weight and it improves your bone strength
Why people avoid exercise?
- Many people think that exercise will magnify their rigidity and pain
- Many expect instantaneous results, but it takes time
- Many think that they have to do rigorous exercise but even modest amount of exercise can help you to recover from the chronic pain
Before opting for an exercise program it’s always better for you to consult your doctor. Try to do exercise under the guidance of a trained physiotherapist or physical trainer. And the most important thing is to realize your limits and be patient enough to observe the improvements.
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