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Arthritis and Exercise
By Gary Pearson
The right kinds of exercises can help people lead productive lives even with arthritis, but the irony is that arthritis can prevent people from doing traditional kinds of exercises - going for a brisk walk, jogging or weight training is not possible for people who have to deal with inflammation in the joints, because of arthritis. Typically, when you are diagnosed with arthritis your healthcare practitioner will provide you with a comprehensive arthritis treatment plan that includes various types of arthritis exercises. This plan will also include any dietary restrictions and inform you of the various types of food known to reduce arthritis pain. Generally, this arthritis treatment plan will also include a list of foods known to aggravate arthritis symptoms such as red meat, dairy products, food additives, and processed foods. Some of the most popular arthritis exercises include yoga, tai chi, water aerobics, weight training and muscle strengthening, range-of-motion exercises such as dance, and aerobic and endurance exercises such as cycling. The important part before you set out to do any exercise program is to consult your doctor. If you don't do this, you will be running the risk of making your arthritis a lot more painful and harder to deal with, especially because of inflammation. Health clubs are always a great option, but they can be expensive. Some insurance companies offer subsidized memberships at very good health clubs with their policies. You might even get great deals on products like workout videos and health supplements. In addition, many health clubs offer up to a 50 percent discount to certain insurance members. The majority of these clubs offer private sessions with a qualified exercise trainer. Many of these trainers are well-versed in helping clients develop an arthritis exercise program suited to their needs. Typically, the cost of a personal trainer is not covered and will be an out-of-pocket expense. Another option is to look into joining your local YMCA or YWCA. Oftentimes, these organizations offer water aerobics, which has shown to be effective in decreasing arthritis pain. Water aerobics is a very gentle form of exercise and can be performed by nearly everyone. It involves sitting in a shallow pool and conducting gentle resistance exercises. Regardless of the type of arthritis exercise program you choose, it's important to apply heat to sore joints to help warm them up and allow them to become more flexible prior to exercise. Heat is typically applied for 5 to 15 minutes. Once you do apply heat, a few light stretches will get you all set for your exercise routine. Once you are done with the exercise, do some light stretches again and then cold packs to your joints to get any inflammation that might be present back under control. One of the most important things you have to keep in mind is that this work out is meant to make you feel better - it should not be too painful, and you must enjoy doing it. If you enjoy your exercise routine, whichever form of it you choose, you will be more likely to stick to it for a long time.
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