Why is it important to exercise if I have arthritis?

Why is it important to exercise if I have arthritis?

If you have been diagnosed with arthritis, it's important to stay active. That will help maintain normal range of motion in those joints affected by the arthritis. You don't want joints affected by arthritis to get too stiff so you are not able to use those joints. Also, it helps with the pain management associated with arthritis. Arthritis is particularly painful. And by getting into an appropriate aerobic exercise program, you can maintain your exercise levels which is good for your heart and your lungs which may be affected by your arthritis. It also helps maintain the range of motion in those joints affected by arthritis and it helps you with the pain management. Aerobic exercise will help you release endorphins which are the natural painkillers of the body. Those come from your brain. When people with arthritis who are in a regular aerobic program often report that they experience less pain.