Tips on getting moving

Di1963

Hi all just joined the community I've had a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis my symptoms are worse in a morning and after physical activities my hands and shoulders are the worse has anyone got any tips on how to get going in a morning it takes me about an hour

noddingtonpete

Hello @Di1963 and welcome to the Online Community - we are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

Getting going can be a bit of a challenge. I've put a link in below to some of our tips but I am sure others will join in with what they do.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2024/february/living-with-arthritis-tips-for-coping-with-morning-pain-and-stiffness/

also you could try our stretching exercises to see if they help at all.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXKNfcIcSzgXx4x8JP-HUb7nvhy5GmijK

Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on and I hope you get some tips that help.

Best wishes

Peter