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Can I Exercise On A Treadmill Every Day. If I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis Is It Safe?

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Tijuana baja California
March 26, 2019
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Members overwhelmingly encouraged daily treadmill walking for managing rheumatoid arthritis, emphasizing the importance of consulting a doctor... Read more

Members overwhelmingly encouraged daily treadmill walking for managing rheumatoid arthritis, emphasizing the importance of consulting a doctor first, starting slowly with 10-minute sessions, and gradually building up while listening to your body's limits. Several members shared personal success stories, including significant weight loss that reduced pain, and practical strategies like mixing in stationary biking or strength training on good days, stretching frequently, and breaking exercise into smaller sessions throughout the day to avoid flares. A recurring theme was that regular movement genuinely helps with pain management and overall well-being, but moderation and self-awareness are essential to prevent overdoing it and triggering uncomfortable symptoms the next day.

A myRAteam Member

Not only safe but helpful as long as you know your limits I ride a stationary bike in bad weather and if my wrists are hurting I just pedal I haven't had lower body problems so far from the RA so treadmills or outside walking are also good options.On good days I try to do some resistance training but again realize your limits overdoing it can make tomorrow pretty uncomfortable. Stretching before and after and a few more times throughout the day seems to be very beneficial Good Luck and hope this helps

March 31, 2019
A myRAteam Member

Exercising is good if done in small increments.walk a little while in the morning & then a while in the afternoon. You'll be less likely to have muscle spasms or cause a flare up of symptoms. When you have RA ,the key to keeping from having flare up of symptoms is moderation in everything you do.

March 27, 2019
A myRAteam Member

Yes You can walk on treadmill everyday if you feel you can but ask. doctor first to make sure.

March 26, 2019
A myRAteam Member

Yes I have been walking now I added more walking hills how tiring

March 26, 2019
A myRAteam Member

Yes! I've been told (by my docs) that I should get as much exercise as possible: as long as I'm up to it. You want to avoid unnecessary weight gain AT ALL COSTS...as R.A. pain intensifies with added weight. I found that out the hard way...😖 and am now trying everything I can to lose it!

March 26, 2019

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