«Resistance bands are great for rehabilitation from injury as they don't load the spine or put
pressure on the
joints to the same extent as heavy weights,» says elite trainer of
over 15 years Matthew Strickland.
And because extra pounds put added
pressure on joints — potentially worsening psoriatic arthritis symptoms and leading to deterioration of the
joints over time — patients should make it a goal to maintain a healthy weight, says Marie Jhin, MD, a board - certified dermatologist in the Bay Area who cares for patients with disease.
Irregular or absent menstrual cycles, hair loss
on the scalp and excessive hair growth all
over, acne and oily skin, belly fat, depression or mood swings, infertility, high or low sex drive, high blood
pressure, high lipids, insulin resistance leading to sugar and carb cravings, skin tags or darkened skin around neck / elbows, irritable bowel,
joint pain, sleep issues, obstructive sleep apnea