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

According to a report by The Guardian… Study looks at how workouts can help those with hip, knee and back pain – and benefit UK economy to tune of £34bnPeople 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. Continue reading… complete report is on below link. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/05/two-hours-exercise-week-reduces-joint-pain-gp-nhs