Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body's defenses attack its own tissues. It is more common in women, tends to strike between the ages of 36 and 50, and results in a chronic destruction and deformity of the joints. Arthritis strikes almost twice as many women as men, but rheumatic diseases can attack people of any age or race, and of either gender. Cures T here is no cure for most types of arthritis. That said, many forms of arthritis respond to a wide range of conventional treatments, self-care techniques, and alternative therapies.
Classes involve breathing, stretching, loosening joints and deep relaxation.
Exercise can build up muscles that surround joints and prevent the bones of the knee or hip from popping out of the socket as a result of a loose or awkward movement. Something as simple as reaching for a light could result in such an injury if the muscles are not strong. Control weight . Studies show that obesity is strongly linked to Arthritis and exercise can help you control your weight. For every pound you gain, your knee feels four pounds' worth of stress and strain.