Skip to main content

Members:

  • Care for yourself so you can care for others. Learn more (English and Spanish).
  • Has your contact information changed? Give the Ventura County Human Services Agency your updated contact information so you can receive important information about how to stay enrolled in Medi-Cal. Create an account at BenefitsCal. Learn more (English and Spanish).
  • You may get a call from us or one of our partners with information about your care. If you have questions about a call you received, call Member Services at 1-888-301-1228, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you use a TTY, call 711.

Please select your language.

Selecciona tu idioma.

English
Spanish

Health library

Back to health library

Exercise and arthritis can (and do) go together

Exercise and arthritis aren't mutually exclusive. In fact, an exercise program can actually help to ease troublesome arthritis pain. But you should choose activities that are easy on the joints. Try a weekly workout mix made up of some of these activities.

Exercises easy on your arthritis

Aerobics. Walking, swimming, biking.

Strengthening. Calisthenics, weight training, pilates.

Felxibility. Stretching the shoulders, neck and hamstring; reach for your toes; group flexibility classes, such as yoga.

Talk with your doctor about your exercise plans. Together, you can come up with a fitness schedule that is right for you and your body.

Want to learn even more about the benefits of exercise? Start with this strength training quiz.

Reviewed 12/18/2023

Source

 

 

Related stories