15 Exercises for Arthritis

3. Chair Sits

Many people who suffer from arthritis in the back, shoulders or hips have difficulty sitting down or rising from a sitting position. If you are one of those people, you may benefit from chair sits. Place a sturdy chair with arm rests against a wall for extra support. Then, stand in front of the chair and slowly lower yourself into a seated position. After 30 seconds, slowly rise back up. Do this five times, and increase the amount of times each week. Arthritis patients often find that prolonged sitting exacerbates their symptoms, but these brief exercises can help to get the joints moving instead of becoming stiff.