Yesterday I attended an Arthritis Research UK event to encourage people who are living with osteoarthritis to find a form of physical activity they enjoy to help keep their joints healthy.
8 million people in the UK live with the pain and disability caused by osteoarthritis. The condition affects the joints, causing pain and stiffness, At present there is no cure; treatments include pain killers, physiotherapy and in some more severe cases joint replacement. Self-help measures such as maintaining a healthy body weight and regular physical activity play an important role in relieving joint pain and stiffness.
8 million people in the UK live with the pain and disability caused by osteoarthritis. The condition affects the joints, causing pain and stiffness, At present there is no cure; treatments include pain killers, physiotherapy and in some more severe cases joint replacement. Self-help measures such as maintaining a healthy body weight and regular physical activity play an important role in relieving joint pain and stiffness.
The joint pain and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis can have a major impact on people's lives. I was interested to learn that, at the right level, exercise can ease stiffness, improve joint movement and strengthen muscles. I was delighted to learn that Arthritis Research UK is supporting people with osteoarthritis to 'keep moving' - it's all about finding the right type of physical activity.
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