Tai Chi is a practice that can meet you exactly where you are with your autoimmune condition. It’s low-impact and slow, so won’t push your body into a flare, and can help with stiffness, balance, and gentle strength. The calm, flowing movements and steady breathing can help settle your nervous system, which may ease pain and fatigue over time.
Will Gregory, a consultant physiotherapist and vice-president of British Rheumatology Society, is an expert clinician in the world of rheumatology. He talks about the importance of keeping physically active when you have an inflammatory condition.