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Don't buy into the misconception that exercise is the cause of pain and injury. More often, it is inactivity that exacerbates painful conditions. Movement, whether structured exercise, gentle stretching or simply a relaxed walk, stimulates blood flow and helps reduce fluid build-up and swelling.

- Submitted by MADFIT4 5/23/2010 in Exercise | 2 Comments

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KIWIEVIE 7/7/2010 5:07:00 PM

Exercise is good for the Soul.
Remember Rest Days are important too!
And we should all take them so we don't get burn't out.

WINTERWINGS 5/23/2010 12:57:00 PM

This is one of the things that really surprised me about exercise. I had foot pain, ankle pain, knee pain, and hip pain. Losing weight, I am sure, has helped but even just moving has loosened things up. I still have to be careful of my knees but I always move better after working out (unless I am really stiff!). I found that strength training my legs by doing the leg press has helped with my knee issues. That seems counter-intuitive but I think stronger muscles around your knee keep it "safer".

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I have fibromyalgia and knowing that trying to get moving daily will ease the pain of this illness will get more of my spirits away from depression.273

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