Think resting painful joints is always the answer? Think again. 🦵
As we age, aching knees, hips and other joints can make exercise feel like something to avoid. But completely stopping movement may actually contribute to weakness, stiffness and reduced mobility.
New guidance highlights how the right kind of exercise can help support aging joints, from swimming and cycling to tai chi, yoga, walking and carefully chosen strength and balance exercises.
The key isn't pushing through pain or exercising harder. It's finding safe, appropriate movement and progressing gradually.
Read the full story to discover why keeping aging joints moving may matter more than many people realize.