The Benefits of Exercise for Those Living with Multiple Sclerosis



Exercising is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but for those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), it can be even more beneficial. MS is a chronic, progressive neurological disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. Exercise can help those living with MS in numerous ways, both physical and mental.

For starters, exercise can help improve muscle strength and balance. As MS progresses, it can cause weakness in the legs and arms due to nerve damage. Regular exercise can help strengthen weakened muscles and increase coordination by improving balance. Exercise also helps improve overall cardiovascular health by increasing circulation throughout the body which helps reduce fatigue associated with MS. Additionally, regular physical activity has been shown to reduce stress levels which is beneficial for people living with MS as stress can worsen symptoms of the condition.

Exercise has also been linked to improved cognitive functioning for people with MS as well as improved moods due to increased endorphin levels released during physical activity. Furthermore, research has shown that exercise may even slow down the progression of physical disability associated with MS by helping protect neurons from damage caused by inflammation or other factors related to the condition.

In conclusion, exercise offers numerous benefits to those living with multiple sclerosis including improved muscle strength and balance, better cardiovascular health, reduced stress levels, improved cognitive functioning and moods as well as potentially slowing down progression of disability caused by the condition itself. For these reasons alone it’s important for those living with MS to incorporate some type of regular physical activity into their daily routine in order to reap all its many benefits!

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Multiple Sclerosis, Exercise, Muscle Strength, Balance, Cardiovascular Health, Stress Levels, Cognitive Functioning, Moods, Progression of Disability,

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