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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 20 MIN

Can You Exercise With Arthritis? A Rheumatologist Explains

from UnabridgedMD · host Isabelle Amigues, MD

Can you exercise if you have rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain, or an autoimmune disease?In this Rheumatology 101 conversation, Dr. Isabelle Amigues is joined by pediatrician, running coach, and founder of Mindful Marathon, Dr. Michelle Quirk, to debunk one of the biggest myths about exercise and chronic pain.You'll learn:✔️ Why exercise is one of the best treatments for inflammatory arthritis✔️ The biggest myth keeping people with chronic pain from moving✔️ How to safely start exercising—even if you're starting from the couch✔️ Why walking may be the perfect first step✔️ How running can improve heart health, mood, sleep, and inflammation✔️ The connection between exercise, autoimmune disease, and longevity✔️ Why consistency matters more than intensityIf you've been avoiding exercise because you're afraid it will damage your joints, this episode may completely change how you think about movement.At UnabridgedMD, our mission is to help patients achieve remission through evidence-based medicine, education, and hope.👍 If this video helped you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone living with arthritis or chronic pain.📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | [email protected]✅ Stay Connected👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/ 👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4 👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.#RheumatoidArthritis #ChronicPain #ExerciseForArthritis #AutoimmuneDisease #Inflammation #Running #Walking #ExerciseMedicine #Rheumatology #JointPain #ArthritisRelief #HealthyLifestyle #MovementIsMedicine #MindfulMarathon #UnabridgedMD

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Can you exercise if you have rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain, or an autoimmune disease? In this Rheumatology 101 conversation, Dr. Isabelle Amigues is joined by pediatrician, running coach, and founder of Mindful Marathon, Dr. Michelle Quirk, to debunk one of the biggest myths about exercise and chronic pain. You'll learn: ✔️ Why exercise is one of the best treatments for inflammatory arthritis ✔️ The biggest myth keeping people with chronic pain from moving ✔️ How to safely start exerci...

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