No doubt most of us have experienced it: pain in our knees, hips or shoulders, with arthritis often the culprit. And that pain can lead us to become more sedentary or shun exercise. But it turns out that by not exercising, we may be making things worse. And experts now suggest that exercise may be the best medicine when you are experiencing those painful arthritic symptoms. For an overview of arthritis, and what exercises may be best depending on whether you suffer from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or some other form, take a look at this advice from UpToDate. More and more research is coming out to support the value of exercise for arthritis sufferers- even if you initially experience more pain while exercising or are on the list for a joint replacement. Check out the advice of one researcher Here. Some of us, however, will inevitably join the millions who sign on for joint-replacement surgery. It’s a growing phenomenon as our population continues to age, with so many more of us working into our later years or desiring to keep active as we age. Read about the latest trends, and costs, of this surge in surgeries Here.