06/25/2026
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Today I want to talk about something that many of us don’t always feel like doing when we’re tired, hurting, or dealing with MS symptoms: exercise.
New research is helping explain why exercise may be so important for people living with MS. Scientists have been studying a hormone called irisin, which is released by our muscles during physical activity. In lab studies, irisin helped protect nerve cells from damage and improved recovery from MS-like symptoms.
What really caught my attention is that these benefits only happened when irisin was present. That suggests exercise may do more than just help our muscles and overall health—it may actually help protect the nervous system itself.
Now, this doesn’t mean we have to go run a marathon. For many of us with MS, a short walk, stretching, resistance bands, light weights, chair exercises, or even a few minutes of movement can be a great place to start. The key is finding what works for your body and staying as consistent as possible.
I’ve learned that when I stop moving, my strength, balance, and energy can get worse. Exercise isn’t a cure for MS, but research continues to show it can be one of the best tools we have to help manage symptoms and support our overall health.
What type of exercise helps you the most? Walking? Swimming? Stretching? Weight training? Let me know in the comments.
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