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Two hours of exercise a week reduces joint pain and visits to GP


Study looks at how workouts can help those with hip, knee and back pain – and benefit UK economy to tune of £34bn

People with sore joints who exercise for two hours a week have less pain, visit their GP less and take less sick leave, a study has found.

The findings are from an analysis of how 40,000 people in Greater Manchester with hip, back or knee pain fared when they did two one-hour exercise classes for 12 weeks.

Had on average 35% less pain.

Went to see their GP 29% less often.

Took almost half as many sick days from work.

Needed their family to look after them 21% less.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/05/two-hours-exercise-week-reduces-joint-pain-gp-nhs

Author : Denis Campbell Health policy editor

Publish date : 2025-10-05 16:16:00

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