Health Tip: Exercise to Beat Arthritis Pain

How activity can help you feel better

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(HealthDay News) -- Arthritis is a rheumatic disease that affects the body's joints and connective tissues. Exercise is a relatively easy way to help control its symptoms.

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The University of Virginia Health System lists the benefits of exercise for people with rheumatic disease:

• Keeps joints from feeling and acting stiff.
• Strengthens muscles surrounding the joints.
• Improves joint flexibility and alignment.
• Reduces joint pain and swelling.
• Strengthens bone and cartilage tissue.
• Makes you more physically fit overall.

-- Diana Kohnle