Exercise when knees and hips hurt

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Even routine tasks can feel daunting when your knees or hips hurt. There are some simple and effective things you can do to relieve knee and hip pain. Basically, you want to: reduce inflammation relieve pain avoid further joint damage reduce the load on knees and hips by maintaining a healthy weight strengthen the muscles that support the joints Exercise is one of the best ways to work toward all these goals. Exercising without stressing your knees and hips The following activities are gentle on knees and hips. You can combine these exercises to create a routine lasting 30 minutes or longer: Floor exercises (abdominal curls, crunches, push-ups, or leg lifts) Resistance training with hand weights Gentle yoga Swimming Exercise ball routines, including stretches, abdominal curls, or leg lifts Water exercise offers particular benefits because: The water supports your weight, reducing stress on your joints. You can try out exercises before doing them on solid ground. An 85° F pool is comfortable for exercise and soothes joints. You can increase range of motion and endurance without strenuous effort or joint pain.