How to walk to ease arthritis 69%

Do you ever think about how you walk? Most people don’t. But that’s a mistake, according to a new study in Scientific Reports.

Because how you walk (and how you should never walk) can make a 69% difference in your arthritis pain.

That’s a lot.

Using genetic data from nearly 460,000 people, the team conducted a study using Mendelian randomization — a technique that uses genetic variations to explore cause-and-effect relationships.

Their focus? Walking pace and its potential impact on arthritis risk.

Here’s what they found:

• Faster walkers were 69% less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis for each standard increase in walking pace.

• Even people with risk factors like high BMI, smoking, or high blood pressure saw protection from arthritis when walking at a brisk pace.

To confirm these results, the researchers analyzed real-world walking data from over 43,000 people in the UK Biobank. They categorized participants into three walking paces: slow, moderate, and fast.

The results were consistent: faster walkers had a significantly lower risk of developing arthritis, even after adjusting for other factors.

Why is walking pace so powerful?

A brisk walk increases circulation, reduces inflammation, and keeps your joints moving smoothly—all critical for joint health.

Pick up the pace if you’re strolling through your neighborhood or heading to the store. It’s an easy, free way to protect your joints and stay active.

Walking helps if you already suffer from arthritis, but it won’t reverse it.

What you must do to reverse your arthritis is make a few simple diet and lifestyle changes explained here….