Ways to manage pain

Movement and exercise

Movement and exercise can help reduce pain by strengthening your body.

Resources to help you stay active

Staying active is one of the best ways to manage pain. Moving regularly helps you get stronger, become more flexible, and calm your body’s pain signals.

Movement moments

When we don’t move enough, our muscles and joints lose strength and flexibility. Over time, this can make everyday activities harder and even unsafe. Watch this video to learn some safe and simple exercises to do at home.

Supervised exercise

Supervised exercise helps adults with chronic health conditions live an active lifestyle.

Gentle exercise routines

Gentle exercises based on yoga, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong principles.

ParticipACTION videos

A selection of videos from ParticipACTION with guided workouts, dance routines, strength and flexibility sessions, and gentle movement options.

Physical activity guide

Learn what counts as physical activity, how it can help with arthritis pain, and how to get moving and stay active.

Current as of: February 20, 2026
Author: Alberta Virtual Pain Program, Primary Care Alberta

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Movement and exercise

Resources to help you stay active

Movement moments

Supervised exercise

Gentle exercise routines

ParticipACTION videos

Physical activity guide

Movement and exercise