Easing Arthritis Pain Through Yoga and Pilates

With a painful arthritic joint, our instinct is to sit still and rest up. Don't do it.  Research has shown that prolonged inactivity is not a good choice for your affected joint. Itʼs hard to believe any kind movement can help when you are in pain, but the right kind of movement can.  Amanda Musker gives your some simple guidelines to help you exercise through the pain.


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A whopping 46 million Americans are affected by arthritic disease, and more than 60 percent of them are women, a major new report finds. As baby boomers age, that number is expected to rise even higher. Learn more ...      


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Arthritis Resources


Arthritis Foundation: Good consumer site with information on rheumatoid arthritis and other health issues that affect the joints and bones. Some information in Spanish.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: Extensive resources, also in Spanish, but generally poorly organized.

John Hopkins Arthritis Center: Thorough information site that also allows you to ask and expert.

Mayo Clinic: Has extensive consumer friendly information.

Hospital for Special Surgery: This hospital provides extensive consumer information across many diseases including arthritis.

Cleveland Clinic: Good information for consumers, also in Spanish. Nice bonus, you can have a live chat with a health educator.


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