The word about knee osteoarthritis (OA) and exercise is that the more you exercise the better you will feel!  I know it’s hard to believe when you’re feeling that pain in your knees, or hands, or back – name it, I’ve experienced it.  I continue to look for new ways to fight back.  Here is what some Arthritis sufferers have had to say about measures/precautions that helped them fight back.  I found these at: http://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis

• Hot or cold compresses – 54%
• Losing weight – 42%
• Stretching – 36%
• Over-the-Counter rubs, gels or patches – 35%
• Walking  – 32%
• Swimming – 28%
• Other exercise or physical activity – 23%
• Knee brace – 23%
• Shoe orthotic/insert – 20%
• Soaking in Epsom bath or hot tub – 17%
• Yoga – 14%

Here are some other suggestions to address knee pain:

•  knee pain for more than a week should be checked with your physician.
• massage therapy might be beneficial; however,  if the diagnosis is arthritis, massage therapy may have limited benefits.
• modified Iyengar yoga classes brought about improvements in joint stiffness,.

Read more at these sources
♦ Yoga Benefits for Arthritis
♦ https://www.livestrong.com