An estimated 22 percent of adults in the US have been told they have a form of arthritis. Considering that arthritis is just one of many conditions that can cause joint pain, it’s important to understand how to ease pain in the joints. Surprisingly, exercise is one of the best general health tips for this condition!
It may seem counterintuitive to exercise when you’re sore and stiff. However, exercise is actually a great form of pain relief. Exercise causes the body to release endorphins, which can help reduce stiffness.
The motion of exercising can help alleviate that stiff sensation from of the joints as well as increase flexibility. Stronger joints are also less likely to be rigid and sore. Since joint pain can be compounded by exercise that is too intense, it’s simply important to choose workouts that are friendly to your joints.
Many different stretching routines also count as light cardio and help with joint pain caused by arthritis, old injuries, aging, and more.
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