But some research suggests that it may help ease physical pain and improve range of motion or mobility.

"I had my sister do it, and she was happy about it,” said Kim Stacey, the mother of three, who has been practicing yoga for more than 25 years. “As an alternative treatment, there’s no better way to do it.”

While Stacey had practiced yoga in the past, she had never found it to be effective in reducing arthritis symptoms. “Yoga was always a class where the teacher had to bend and stretch to teach, which doesn’t work for someone with arthritis,” she explained, so she started looking for something more accessible at her yoga studio. In her search, Stacey came across Sabaidee Sing’s yoga videos — and his arthritis-friendly practice changed her life. “I was shocked how much movement there was — it’s very effective for relieving my arthritis,” she said.

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Though still a fairly new practice, yoga has gained a reputation for its benefits. According to the New York Alliance for Yoga, regular yoga class attendance can improve balance and dexterity and decrease symptoms related to arthritis. Another benefit is that if you’re able to make an appointment with a yoga teacher, it’s likely much less costly than typical treatments. Even when traditional medicine isn’t helping, yoga can’t hurt. Try it!

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Another option would be to get a training jump rope and start skipping.