Fitness & exerciseLiving with chronic illnessRheumatoid arthritis

What is the best lifestyle change for rheumatoid arthritis?

Oct, 20152:02 watch
LearnImmunologyRheumatoid arthritisWhat is the best lifestyle change for rheumatoid arthritis?

What is the best lifestyle change for rheumatoid arthritis?

00:00
-00:00

Exercise and other lifestyle habits can make a significant impact in reducing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pain. Rheumatologist Paula Rackoff, MD, explains the importance of improving and maintaining muscle strength.

Up next

What is the best lifestyle change for rheumatoid arthritis?
2:02 - NOW PLAYING

What is the best lifestyle change for rheumatoid arthritis?

Oct 1, 2015

Can exercise help rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
0:33

Can exercise help rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

Jan 14, 2026

Is it ever too late to treat rheumatoid arthritis?
1:31

Is it ever too late to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

Oct 1, 2015

What types of rheumatoid arthritis pain should I report to my doctor?
0:33

What types of rheumatoid arthritis pain should I report to my doctor?

Oct 1, 2015

10 ways to live better with rheumatoid arthritis
1:46

10 ways to live better with rheumatoid arthritis

Feb 25, 2021

If rheumatoid arthritis treatment is working, how should I feel?
0:38

If rheumatoid arthritis treatment is working, how should I feel?

Oct 1, 2015

Will the right rheumatoid arthritis treatment relieve all symptoms?
0:34

Will the right rheumatoid arthritis treatment relieve all symptoms?

Oct 1, 2015

Can an anti-inflammatory diet help ease RA?
0:47

Can an anti-inflammatory diet help ease RA?

Jan 14, 2026

Can exercise reduce arthritis pain?
1:30

Can exercise reduce arthritis pain?

Jul 10, 2013

How soon does rheumatoid arthritis treatment work?
1:30

How soon does rheumatoid arthritis treatment work?

Sep 30, 2015

Can dietary changes help prevent rheumatoid arthritis?
0:45

Can dietary changes help prevent rheumatoid arthritis?

Jan 14, 2026

Recommended for you

Immunology
The best exercises for rheumatoid arthritis
Slideshow
Immunology
Preventing loss of muscle in rheumatoid arthritis
Article
Rheumatology
5 natural ways to ease rheumatoid arthritis pain
Slideshow
Neurology
What you need to know about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Article
Walking is meditation in motion
Article
AskMDHow can I be more consistent?
AskMd LogoAskMd Logo
Privacy policyConsumer health data privacyTerms of use
Cookie policyYour privacy choices

© 2026 Sharecare, Inc.