What Is Claudication?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. How Does Exercise Help Improve Claudication?
Claudication can contribute to a vicious cycle. If you experience pain when you exercise, you may decrease physical activity to relieve your discomfort. Less physical activity may worsen the conditions that are causing your claudication, which can become worse as a result.
Exercise has many benefits for dealing with claudication. It helps to improve vascular health and reduce the factors that cause the pain. Doctors typically recommend regular, moderate exercise that incorporates frequent breaks for rest and recovery when pain is present.
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