During exercise, muscle pain and aches can be normal. However, flaring joint pain should be a warning to avoid certain exercises. As a rule, while exercising with arthritis, focus on strengthening the appropriate muscles and exercise around the pain rather than through it.

Dr. Grant Cooper is a physiatrist with several years of clinical experience, specializing in the non-surgical treatment of spine, joint, and muscle pain. He is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Princeton Spine and Joint Center and the Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program. Dr. Cooper has authored and edited 15 books.

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