Can Joint Pain Victims Do Exercises?

Is it right to suggest exercise to one who is suffering from joint pain? Well, I think the last thing on his or her mind is physical exercise. However, though it could be painful, we cannot neglect the fact that exercise is essential to people who are suffering from arthritis.

Even if you are suffering from joint pain, you still need to do some exercises. The muscles are the ones that support the joints. Exercises strengthen us and increase the levels of our flexibility. Also, exercises sustain our healthy weight. Excessive weight stresses the joint more.

Exercises also give the person a positive perspective especially that his movements are limited so much so that he will feel low about himself.

Here are some of the exercises a person with joint pain can do:

•ROM (Range-of-Motion) Exercises – These entails moving the joint according to the usual range of movement. For example, if you have shoulder pain, try rolling   it back and forth.
•Strength Exercises – These have 2 routine: Isotonic and Isometric. The first type will contract your muscles exclusive of moving the joints. The second type will   strengthen your muscles by moving the joints.
•Aerobic Exercise – These include bike riding, walking, and swimming. At least, do 10-minute walk every day.