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Move to Heal: Exercise Beats Surgery for Joint Pain

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Move to Heal: Exercise Beats Surgery for Joint Pain
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TL;DR

Movement is the most powerful treatment for osteoarthritis, helping nourish cartilage, strengthen muscles, reduce inflammation, and slow progression; yet many healthcare systems underutilize exercise therapy, often directing patients to surgery before trying non-surgical options.

Topics:healthhealth-and-medicine#exercise#health-and-medicine#inflammation#joint-health#osteoarthritis#physical-therapy
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