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5. Move Your Body
Say goodbye to the idea that exercise is impossible for you, and consider the range of exercises available to you. Discuss the topic with your doctor. Stretches are simple enough for anyone to learn and people with arthritis can do these routinely.
Running a marathon is out of the question, but swimming, walking and elliptical machines are great low impact aerobic exercises. Even weight training can strengthen the muscles surrounding the joints to decrease the pain.
Additionally, increasing your activity will help you maintain a healthy weight, which will improve your symptoms as more weight equates to a higher impact on your joints. Keep in mind some medications for arthritis can trigger weight gain.
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