Why Exercise Improves Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Multiple studies have affirmed that exercise can ease the pain and progression of rheumatoid arthritis

Although those with rheumatoid arthritis may feel that not straining their body is wise, the opposite is true. Research has found that exercise can relieve symptoms. Howard Sayer/Shutterstock

Many people with rheumatoid arthritis avoid exercise for fear that it may make their arthritis worse. While it may be hard to exercise with arthritis, staying as active as possible has actually been shown to reduce pain and improve symptoms.

This is because our bodies are designed to move.