Arthritis is a common disorder that affects your joints. It can cause pain and inflammation, making it difficult to move or stay active.
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- Physical activity is a simple and effective way to relieve arthritis pain without medication.
- Being physically active also improves function, mood, and quality of life for adults with arthritis.
- Join a self-mangement education workshop, which can help you learn the skills to manage your arthritis and make good decisions about your health.
- Talk to your doctor if you have joint pain or other arthritis symptoms.
- It's important to get an accurate diagnosis as soon as possible so you can start treatment and work to minimize arthritis pain.
- Losing excess weight and staying at a healthy weight is particularly important for people with arthritis.
- Losing weight, if needed, reduces stress on weight bearing joints like the hips and knees.
- Joint injuries can cause or worsen arthritis.
- Choose activities that are easy on the joints like walking, bicycling, and swimming.
- These activities are low risk and do not put too much stress on the joints.
