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I walk up 3 flights of stairs to my house daily, about 25 steps all together, sometimes multiple trips. is this bad for my joints? scared of arthritis
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Actually it is : Beneficial for your joints and musculoskeletal system as well as your general health. Keep climbing!!!
Answered 5/16/2016
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Great exercise: It should help by increasing your muscles strength. If you start with arthritis and having pain climbing stairs that will be different and you may need to slow down for a while.
Answered 5/24/2015
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