| Most persons afflicted with osteoarthritis are | | | | routine to the next level. Go easy and build |
| advised to have a regular exercise regimen to | | | | endurance without risking further damage. |
| reduce stiffness and maintain their mobility. | | | | Tip #3: Solicit the advice of your doctor to |
| Exercise also keeps them fit and helps shed | | | | determine the appropriate workout. |
| unwanted pounds, reducing the amount of load | | | | There are some exercise regimens that are |
| carried by the affected joints. Exercise also | | | | considered suitable for arthritic individuals and |
| enhances the immune system and reduces stress. | | | | there are also some regimens that they should |
| People suffering from arthritis, however, have | | | | refrain from doing. In order to get an idea on how |
| special needs and considerations to address. Here | | | | to go about exercising, you can ask your |
| are some useful tips on how to go about the | | | | physician for advice. Those whose wrists and |
| exercise regimen without doing further harm to | | | | arms are affected would probably be asked to do |
| affected joints. | | | | some light to moderate weight lifting. Those who |
| Tip #1: Wear something comfortable. | | | | complained of aching knees would probably be |
| If you are suffering from arthritis on the knees | | | | advised to go on regular walks around the |
| or ankles, it would help for you to wear the right | | | | neighborhood to ease the stiffness. Logically, |
| footwear. Proper fit along with comfort will help | | | | those suffering from arthritis on the hip joints and |
| avoid doing more damage than good. The same | | | | on the spinal column are advised to refrain from |
| principle also applies to your clothing. When you | | | | lifting heavy weights. And, if it hurts, stop |
| exercise, wear something lightweight and | | | | immediately. Pain is one way for the body to |
| comfortable that will not hinder movement and | | | | communicate that you are probably doing an |
| allows you to breathe easily. | | | | exercise routine the wrong way. Work it, don't |
| Tip #2: Do not neglect to do warm-up exercise. | | | | hurt it. |
| Warm-up exercise is important, to prepare the | | | | Tip #4: Take supplements. |
| joints and surrounding muscles. You can do this by | | | | Concurrent with doing exercise regimen, you can |
| stretching or walking in place for a few minutes | | | | also opt to take dietary supplements to help your |
| to prepare your body for all the other | | | | body deal with arthritis. Products that contain |
| movements you will make. Afterwards, schedule | | | | glucosamine are rapidly gaining recognition in |
| a few minutes of post-exercise stretching and | | | | reducing inflammation and swelling, providing pain |
| walking, to help your body settle down into its | | | | relief. Studies have shown it is very beneficial to |
| normal pace. If you are just starting a new | | | | take glucosamine in conjunction with Chondroitin |
| exercise regimen, give your body time to adjust | | | | Sulfate. Chondroitin Sulfate improves absorption of |
| and take it easy. As you feel more comfortable | | | | glucosamine and occurs naturally as a component |
| and more confident after a few weeks of | | | | of cartilage assisting in lubricating and cushioning |
| exercise, you can slowly take your exercise | | | | joints. |