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Why exercise is good for arthritis

EXERCISE is good for people with wear-and-tear joint arthritis and should be a ‘core treatment’, according to new draft guidelines from the NHS.

It may hurt to begin with, but can then ease pain and help individuals with osteoarthritis stay supple, healthy and slim, says the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Scans aren’t needed to diagnose it and strong painkillers are not recommended.

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