Arthritis stiffness is one of the biggest complaints from suffers of this disease. It is especially bad first thing in the morning. Anther bad time is if you have been sitting for any length of time and after you have taken a rest from some exercise.

One if the best ways to combat this is to slowly move your joints. Gently rotate ankles, joints and shoulders before attempting to move. Try to lift you legs slowly and gently ease your hip joints into movement. When you start to walk try to walk slowly at first and as the stiffness wears off a little you can gradually quicken your pace.

With osteoarthritis stiffness will usually diminish and in some cases disappear after an hour of movement. It s important not to give up and to try to stay mobile, do not to spend long hours just sitting, give yourself a break and walk about if possible. Gentle exercise is the key to success. For more information on natural treatments for arthritis please visit arthritis stiffness