Did you know that “motion is lotion” for stiff joints?
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Movement helps loosen up the synovial fluid within the joint, which is super helpful for rheumatoid arthritis since with RA, the immune system mistakenly attacks the synovial lining of joints which *then* causes swelling and inflammation.
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Additionally, people with RA and other inflammatory, systemic rheumatic diseases are more prone to cardiovascular disease than the general population.
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Unfortunately, heart disease is the #1 killer of adults in the US, so it’s in our best interests to get the blood pumping for our heart as *well* as our joints.
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However, movement is not always “fun,” am I right?
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For me personally, MUSIC is the quickest way to get me out of my computer chair and into my favorite 80s dance moves, AND it’s more fun when it’s done together than alone, which is why….
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For the 5 days I will be hosting a “10 minute arthritis dance challenge!” I’ll be posting fun and funny dance videos throughout the day to my Instastories plus will do some lives and of course Reels…stay tuned and if you’re lucky I might even bust out “The Carleton!”
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Here are the full details:
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
π Dance 10 minutes a day for 5 days
π Record at least 15 seconds & upload to Instastories or Reels (or DM Cheryl)
π Tag @Arthritis_Life_Cheryl with #ArthritisDanceChallenge
π You don’t have to *have* arthritis to participate, but I’m specifically encouraging those with any condition that may cause arthritis as a symptom to participate (this includes ankylosings pondylitis, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, Sjogren’s disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Axial spondyloarthritis, reactive arthritis, scleroderma, mixed connective tissue diseases, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and of course osteoarthritis!
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WHEN:
– September 20-25th
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WHY:
– Exercise is important for joints and heart health, and it’s easier to do when we make it fun!
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Who’s with me? Let me know below! As always – listen to your body, if you are having a severe flare up, you might do better with a gentle, slower song rather than something super fast and upbeat.
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