Arthritis running

[tonymoss1362]

Hi I have psioratic arthritis and painful joints ,am I going to cause myself pain by running .

[Hidden]

Just seen on the One Show BBC1 that running can strengthen joints. I would say go very slowly to start and listen to your body. I have arthritis, but in my lower back, hoping to strengthen my core muscles by running. Good luck x

[tonymoss1362 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you same here the one show I have lower back toes and knees pretty much everywhere but feel I need to do something although I walk a lot at work.

[ancientrunner Graduate]

Have a mate with the same - does mostly affect hand joints tho. She has run the London marathon and is doing New York later this year.

[misswobble Graduate]

Ask your GP as we can’t answer that one 🙂