Exercise Your Way to Arthritis Relief | AFC Urgent Care Memphis

Did you know? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 54 million people living in the United States with arthritis. Are you one of them?

During Arthritis Awareness Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants you to know the risk factors and symptoms associated with the disease, as well as what you can do to find relief from arthritis symptoms, including exercise.

Find Relief From Arthritis Symptoms

To date, there is no known cure for arthritis. Fortunately, there are steps you can take in order to find relief from arthritis symptoms and regain your quality of life.

Exercise is a great way to help ease and prevent arthritis symptoms. For starters, exercise can help with weight management, which is key in managing your arthritis. When you carry excess weight, you are putting more weight and pressure on your joints. This causes pain and other symptoms.

Using exercise as a way to maintain a healthy weight or to lose weight is a great way to alleviate arthritis symptoms, but exercise is also beneficial for other reasons. Even though exercise may be the last thing on your mind, aim to get around 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.

While any type of exercise is beneficial, certain workouts may be more beneficial and easier on the joints for people living with arthritis.

  • Stretching
  • Walking
  • Flowing movements
  • Pilates
  • Water exercises
  • Cycling
  • Strength training
  • Hand exercises

Your diet can also play a role in combating arthritis symptoms, as there are certain foods that can help in inflammation. Foods that are good to incorporate into your healthy diet when living with arthritis include:

  • Fatty fish
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Broccoli
  • Walnuts
  • Berries
  • Spinach
  • Grapes

In addition to exercise and diet, you may also find relief from acupuncture, massage and hot/cold therapies. Talk with a doctor about what treatment options may be best for your needs.

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