I have arthritis in both hands for years. My exercise is typing. I was told root vegetables were the culpret of my pain so I only eat fresh fruits and the pain has subsided. I and Dr. agree on my diet. There is also a prescription for the pain. I use it seldom but I do use it in very small amts. I also pull weeds in my garden the exercise of pulling also helps to loosen up my hands. The typing loosens up my fingers so I can bend them. Doesn't need to be accurate typing.