How to Stop and Reduce Arthritis Pain in Your Joint

How to stop suffering from arthritis pain – If you ever feel or suffer from arthritis pain? Before you read more, you should know the definition of osteoarthritis. (or you can read more: 5 reasons for joint pain and how to avoid it). Arthritis is described by the gradual wear of the cartilage in a joint. This wear over time leads to bone spurs, the small resistance of tissues, inflammation, pain, muscle weakness and reduced movement of the surrounding joints. Osteoarthritis is the most general kind of arthritis in the human body. In fact, more than 65 million people in the US have osteoarthritis to some degree. 

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The Symptoms of Arthritis:

1. usually the patient feel pain with some activities.
2. the patient has limited range of motion and stiffness.
3. there are swelling and tenderness on the surrounding of the joint.
4. poor balance of walking ability.
5. reports on and off pain, and
6. the loss of function of normal tasks of cleaning, dressing, lifting groceries, work, etc.

What can you do to help arthritis pain?

Much can be done to help with the pain of arthritis and one of the main things to focus on preventing flare-up occur first. It starts with knowing a few key concepts that can lead you to a healthier and happier life by treating your arthritis:

1. Protect your joints. For example, do not lift heavy objects with just one hand.
2. Make sure to stretch often to maintain proper your joint mobility.
3. Do strengthening training to add your muscle support to the affected joint.
4. Drink plenty of water to keep your tissues are hydrated well.
5. Avoid to consume inflammatory foods such as fried foods, sugary foods, beverages, processed fortified foods, etc.
6. Seek help before you start popping pills against pain, your physical therapists can show you how to relieve your pain

Physical therapy is one ideals treatments to help people with arthritis pain. They not only help maximize your joint movement but they are improving your strength and show you what to do to keep your joint health. For questions on how they can assist you with your arthritis pain, meet your physical therapists, or you can read other articles on this blog to gain more knowledge and answer your question.

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