'Since cutting out fatty and sugary foods and eating more fish and vegetables, I have lost weight, am moving more easily and the pain has reduced.' Pennie
Healthy eating
Being overweight can also put extra pressure on joints, making them more painful — so it’s important to maintain a healthy weight.
There isn’t much evidence to support the idea that different foods affect different types of arthritis. Please remember everyone is unique, so see what works for you. But whatever you eat, make sure you get a good range of nutrients.
Exercise
Lots of people with arthritis think it will do them harm to exercise — when in fact the opposite is true. Stiff joints which aren’t exercised become stiffer, so it’s important to keep them moving. Gentle exercise helps to control weight and build muscle, both of which can reduce some of the painful symptoms of arthritis.