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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