Women experience arthritis more often than men, with 23 million women having arthritis, compared to 14.2 million men. Their distinct medical philosophy of treating the whole person and not just their symptoms stresses wellness and prevention. This won't stress joints and can improve strength and flexibility. Bicycling and swimming also help strengthen quad muscles to help support knees. Maintain a healthy weight .
Excess weight aggravates osteoarthritis.
Even a ten-pound weight loss can increase functioning and decrease pain. Get moving . Immobility can lead to isolation and cause other conditions such as depression. Jogging on hard surfaces is not recommended because of the pounding on knees and hips. Statistics from the Arthritis Foundation and its Web site.