How Pilates can help with arthritis symptoms

Pilates helps to increase range of motion and mobility gently and gradually, making it ideal for all skill levels, including persons with arthritis symptoms.

• Pilates refers to a series of gentle, but deeply dynamic exercises that help facilitate the stretching and lengthening of the body's muscles while also strengthening its core.
• It employs a holistic blend of stretching and core-strengthening exercises that can build up joint muscles, resulting in reduced joint pain, a higher range of motion, and greater flexibility within the joints.
• The body's core (back and abdomen) as well as the overall musculo-skeletal system benefit from Pilates.
• Pilates gradually builds body strength and flexibility, making it beneficial for helping with a number of chronic health conditions.

Arthritis affects a number of ageing adults and is characterized by inflammation, stiffness, and swelling of the joints due to a wearing down of the cartilage. Osteoarthritis is its most common form, with rheumatoid arthritis a close second.

• Arthritis symptoms such as chronic pain, inflammation, and fatigue can be taxing; however, pain and symptoms are known to be relieved with regular stretching, exercise, and physical activity.
• The combination of stretching and exercise found in Pilates makes this an ideal fitness routine to help arthritis sufferers.

• Staying mobile and limbered is key to helping the joints affected by arthritis to remain flexible and loose. Pilates facilitates all of these motions, making it ideal for persons battling the symptoms of arthritis.
• Pilates also contributes to overall strength, fitness, and well-being, which is beneficial for anyone battling a chronic condition.
• Many clinical and anecdotal studies have shown that just about any form of regular, mindful exercise can help to offset and alleviate the symptoms and effects of arthritis. Joints that become stiff and underutilised tend to be harder and more painful to use.
• Exercise movements such as Pilates can help to keep the joints mobile and lubricated so that mobility and healing are possible. Over time, those who stick with a Pilates routine will find their mobility increasing more, as well as their strength.

If you're suffering with the effects of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, getting regular exercise can be a key to ongoing relief. Consider the limbering, loosening, lengthening, and core-building benefits of a Pilates program as a part of your regimen for arthritis symptom relief.