Exercises For People with Shoulder Arthritis

15 May 2006

Research shows exercise decreases gives arthritis pain relief, improves signs and symptoms, and performance. But before you rush out to an aerobics session, prepare your muscles with some flexibility and strengthening exercises.

For Arthritis Pain Relief try these arthritis exercises for better movement - arthritis knee exercise, arthritis neck exercise, arthritis shoulder exercise and arthritis hand exercise.

Exercises for Shoulder Arthritis

To strengthen shoulder muscles and prevent injuries:
  • Basic Shoulder Strengthening Exercise: Attach elastic tubing to a doorknob at home. Gently pull the elastic tubing toward your body. Hold for a count of 5. Repeat 5 times with each arm. Perform twice a day.


  • Wall Push-Up Exercise: Stand facing a wall with your hands on the wall and your feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly perform a push-up. Repeat 5 times. Hold for a count of 5. Perform twice a day.


  • Shoulder Press-Up Exercise: Sit upright on a chair with armrests; your feet should be touching the floor. Use your arms to slowly rise off the chair. Hold for a count of 5. Repeat 5 times. Perform twice a day.

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