Afraid Of Exercise?

Overcoming fear of movement can open the door to a more active, less painful life.

- Emily Delzell

Fear of physical activity might be depriving you of relief from arthritis symptoms.

Many people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions minimize their physical activity because they’re afraid it will cause pain, says Maura Iversen, PhD, professor of physical therapy, movement and rehabilitation science at Northeastern University in Boston.