Exercises for Arthritis
Arthritis is the inflammation of joints. It happens due to joint damage. People affected with this condition have lots of pain. Pain occurs at places in the body that have joints. The pain is associated with stiffness, and tiredness.
It has been found that the pain due to arthritis can be decreased with physical exercises.
Symptoms of arthritis
Pain and swelling in the affected areas
Stiffness of joints
Immobility of the joints causing the affected person to have no free and unrestricted movement of the joint
Fatigue
Insomnia
Rise in body temperature
Arthritis exercises
Many people believe that exercise aggravates arthritis. But that is not true. Moderate exercises promote reduction of pain in the joints. But rigorous exercises should not be done. The main benefit of exercise is that it increases the blood flow to the joints. This in turn reduces the inflammation around the joints. Exercise can also increase bone strength and rigidity.
Static bicycling
You can do bicycling on a stationery bicycle. This equipment can be found in gymnasiums or you can buy yourself one to use at home.
Static bicycling eliminates the need for you to twist and turn like you would do when you actually bicycle. By avoiding this, it becomes safe for your joints. After some months of static bicycling, and getting your joints conditioned you can move to regular bicycling.
Walking in water
Since water provides the necessary resistance, you can try walking in water, to strengthen your joints.
Yoga
Yoga is a system of exercises that involves stretching and deep breathing. Yoga is the most effective way to alleviate arthritis pain.
Aerobics
Aerobics offer a range-of-motion type of exercise. This is essential to treat arthritis pain. Aerobics will get your heart, lungs, and muscles to work in tandem. This makes your body stronger, suppler, and with more endurance.
Isotonic and Isometric exercises
Isotonic exercises involve a change in the joint angle. For example, lifting something with your hand needs your joint to make an angle. Isometric exercises involve the use of pressure to workout a muscle group without changing the angle of the joint. An example of an isometric exercise is to place your fingertips on the wall, and use your body weight to build pressure in your fingers.
