Staying Active with Arthritis

2025-11-26T18:20:51-05:00

                  Over 25 percent of all older adults are affected by arthritis and are on some sort of medication for it. Although many believe that prescribed medicine is the only way to treat arthritis, there are other treatments available. One effective and simple method of treating arthritis is exercise. Exercise is beneficial for individuals with arthritis as it lubricates the joints, keeps them flexible, and helps lessen the pain. Additionally, exercising helps shed those extra pounds which put a lot of strain on the joints and makes them stiff Therefore, do not [...]